Taming the West
“Cowboys may come and go, but when it comes to a smiling, hard riding, fighting, roping son of the West, Hoot takes the prize.”
Synopsis
John Carleton is living a carefree jazz lifestyle, much to the annoyance of his father. When he can take it no longer, Carleton senior sends John to his ranch in the West, hoping that the experience will make a man of him. John's ability to ride a bucking bronco wins the friendship of the cowhands, but trouble's a-brewin' when he falls in love with Beryl King.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rosson
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Bertha Muzzy Sinclair
- Original Title
- Taming the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rosson
Raymond L. Schrock, Bertha Muzzy Sinclair
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rosson
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taming the West
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What is Taming the West about?
John Carleton is living a carefree jazz lifestyle, much to the annoyance of his father. When he can take it no longer, Carleton senior sends John to his ranch in the West, hoping that the experience will make a man of him. John's ability to ride a bucking bronco wins the friendship of the cowhands, but trouble's a-brewin' when he falls in love with Beryl King.
Who directed Taming the West?
Taming the West was directed by Arthur Rosson.
Who stars in Taming the West?
The principal cast of Taming the West includes Hoot Gibson, Marceline Day, Morgan Brown, Edwin B. Tilton, Herbert Prior.
When was Taming the West released and how long is it?
Taming the West was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Taming the West based on a book or true story?
Taming the West is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertha Muzzy Sinclair".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taming the West?
Taming the West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).