"Rootin', Shootin', Tootin' Hoot is a whirlwind of action." 10 June 1927 Western 60 mins
A chronic gambler whose addiction has lost him his ranch. On the verge of total bustitude, he discovers that a gold mine, of which he is part-owner, has finally paid off. Once his debts are settled, his first move is to buy out the local banker who'd foreclosed on him.
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Hoot Gibson as Billy Garford
Ethlyne Clair as Ollie Starbuck
Edwards Davis as J.D. Starbuck
Edward Hearn as Harvey Grey
Dan Mason as Jimmie Breeze
Del Andrews Director
Peter B. Kyne Story
Mary Alice Scully Adaptation
Arthur F. Statter Adaptation
United States 10 June 1927
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12 November 1927
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05 June 1927
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19 March 1927
Katusha, a country girl, is seduced and abandoned by Prince Nekludov. Nekludov finds himself, years later, on a jury trying the same Katusha for a crime he now realizes his actions drove her to.
06 November 1927
A young lady impersonates a famous sportswoman while trying to win over a man.
09 April 1927
Hank Kinney, a ranger, witnesses the accidental death of a man and the survival of a motherless infant.
20 February 1927
A well-dressed hobo gets a job as "utility man" with a theater company, and winds up starring in the show.
13 May 1927
The story takes place in Corsica, where a young business woman (Jacqueline Forzane) tries to construct an electric system for her steel plant.
15 January 1927
Lane plays two roles: Grand Duke Algy Horseradish De Ketchup of Worcestershire and Newsboy White. The newsboy is hired by Elmer Éclair (played by Lane's younger brother, Walter Lupino) to impersonate the Duke for unstated reasons, and to attend a house party at the Smalls (a last name that leads to several puns) in the Duke's stead.
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