The Royal Rider

Name: The Royal Rider
Director: Harry Joe Brown
Genre: Western
Released: 1929-01-01
Duration: 67 min
Cast: Ken Maynard, Olive Hasbrouck, Philippe De Lacy, Theodore Lorch, Joseph Burke

1929Dir. Harry Joe Brown1h 7m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

About This Movie

The Royal Rider is quite the oddball gem from 1929, where you get that early talkie vibe mixed with a Western twist. The performances, especially from the lead, Dick Scott, have this charming earnestness that makes you appreciate the era's cinematic style. The film's pacing has a unique rhythm, sometimes slow but picking up during the more action-oriented scenes. The premise is pretty wild, taking American cowboys to a fictional Balkan kingdom. There's this interesting commentary on heroism and duty, wrapped up in a light-hearted adventure. It's not every day you see rodeo performers turned palace guards, and the practical effects give it a raw, unrefined charm that just oozes vintage cinema.

Features a Wild West show in a Balkan kingdomMix of adventure and political intrigueDistinctive early sound film style