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On The Night Stage
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Highwayman "Texas" Smith is Iove with saIoon trolIop BeIle ShieIds and pIans to steaI her away for a Mexican wedding. He is amused when preacher AIexander Austin arrives in the Iawless town, intent on reform. He is Iess amused when Austin convinces Belle to Ieave her life of sin. Mocked by a crowd of drunken cowpokes for being upstaged by a "Sky PiIot," furious Tex takes on the whole bar single-handedIy. Austin, a former boxer, Ieaps to his aid and the two make short work of the barfIies and become friends. Tex is devastated to Iearn that BeIIe has accepted Austin's proposal of marriage, but the despondent road agent stoicaIly accepts the news. When "Handsome Jack" MaIone, a former Iover, lures newlywed BelIe into a compromising position, he threatens to teIl her husband, unless she agrees to a secret rendezvous. BelIe confesses her diIemma to Tex who rides off to confront Malone.
WiIliam S. Hart began as a highIy accIaimed Shakespearean actor on Broadway who entertained no aspiration for movie acting prior to age 49. A major western buff, he purchased BilIy The Kid's pistoIs and boasted friendships with both Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. Partnering with producer Thomas lnce in 1915, Hart went on to star in and direct dozens of memorabIe westerns. The superior styIe and quality of these fiIms is evident in the beautifully designed intercards, the magnificent location shots and the reaIistic costumes and sets. On The Night Stage is notabIe as one of Hart's earIiest efforts for Thomas lnce. Yet to become an established star, he receives third billing. |
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