The Broncho Buster
Synopsis
Maj. John Furth, a Southern race-horse owner, borrows money to enter his prize racehorse Blue Bird in a race back east, hoping to win enough money to replenish the family fortune. A crooked horse trainer, planted by the man who loaned Furth the money and who wants to marry his daughter Barbara, claims that Blue Bird is a "man killer" and must be shot. Charlie, a neighboring miner who also loves Barbara, doesn't believe it and takes Blue Bird to his mine. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Cannon, William Berke
- Original Title
- The Broncho Buster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Laemmle
Raymond Cannon, William Berke
Alan Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Laemmle
Director
Alan Jones
Director of Photography
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 The Broncho Buster
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What is The Broncho Buster about?
Maj. John Furth, a Southern race-horse owner, borrows money to enter his prize racehorse Blue Bird in a race back east, hoping to win enough money to replenish the family fortune. A crooked horse trainer, planted by the man who loaned Furth the money and who wants to marry his daughter Barbara, claims that Blue Bird is a "man killer" and must be shot. Charlie, a neighboring miner who also loves Barbara, doesn't believe it and takes Blue Bird to his mine. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Broncho Buster?
The Broncho Buster was directed by Ernst Laemmle.
Who stars in The Broncho Buster?
The principal cast of The Broncho Buster includes Fred Humes, Gloria Grey, Buck Connors, Charles Lee Quinn, David Dunbar.
When was The Broncho Buster released and how long is it?
The Broncho Buster was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broncho Buster?
The Broncho Buster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).