Smilin' Guns movie poster

Smilin' Guns

"Oh, Boy! -wait until you see how this action whirlwind stepped right into high society, cleaned up a murderous gang, and won the girl he loves. It's a real Western knockout!"

March 31, 1929 1h 0m

Originally released in 1929. Smilin' Guns is a western film. directed by Henry MacRae. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hoot Gibson, Blanche Mehaffey, and Virginia Pearson

Synopsis

After "Dirty Neck" Jack Purvin sees a newspaper photograph of Eastern socialite Helen Van Smythe, soon to arrive at the nearby dude ranch, he hightails it to San Francisco in order to learn how to become a gentleman. Returning to the ranch, the new but not necessarily improved Jack shreds his dandified image in order to save Helen from a lecherous but decidedly fake count and her mother from a jewel thief.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 31, 1929 96 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smilin' Guns about?

After "Dirty Neck" Jack Purvin sees a newspaper photograph of Eastern socialite Helen Van Smythe, soon to arrive at the nearby dude ranch, he hightails it to San Francisco in order to learn how to ...

Who directed Smilin' Guns?

Smilin' Guns was directed by Henry MacRae.

How long is Smilin' Guns?

Smilin' Guns has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Smilin' Guns released?

Smilin' Guns was released on March 31, 1929 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Smilin' Guns?

The main cast of Smilin' Guns includes Hoot Gibson, Blanche Mehaffey, Virginia Pearson, Robert Graves, Leo White.