Cowboy Classics: Lost Silent Westerns Collection, Volume 1 - His Enemy's Friend / Steel-Shod Evidence / Vengeance of Hate (Silent)

His Enemy's Friend (1922, B&W, Silent): Dale Carter and Beth McWade fall in love, a remarkable twist of fate as their families have been feuding for generations. Beth's firebrand father insists that she marry distant relative Simon Baird, a polecat determined to get rid of all romantic rivals -permanently. Starring Leo Maloney, Josephine Hill, Bud Osborne; written and directed by Ford Beebe and Leo Maloney.

Steel-Shod Evidence (1923, B&W, Silent): The big Fourth of July "Hoss-Racin' Day" is approaching and "Buck" Sinclair's pony is a shoo-in to win. A rival trainer has bet his last dollar on his own steed and, to insure his victory, hatches a scheme to keep Buck's horse out of the race. Starring Leo Maloney, Josephine Hill, Bud Osborne; written and directed by Ford Beebe and Leo Maloney.

Vengeance Of Hate (B&W, Silent): Tragedy ensues when rival cowboys compete for the hand of a beautiful rancher's daughter. Starring Fred Church, Eleanor Blevin, True Boardman.

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