Straight Shooting facts for kids
Straight Shooting is an exciting American western movie from 1917. It was directed by a very famous filmmaker named John Ford. The movie stars actors like Harry Carey, Hoot Gibson, George Berrell, and Molly Malone. It was released by Universal Pictures, one of the biggest movie companies.
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What is a Western Movie?
Western movies are a type of film that usually takes place in the American Old West, often between the 1850s and the early 1900s. They often feature cowboys, horses, vast landscapes, and stories about pioneers, lawmen, or outlaws. These films often show adventures, conflicts, and how people lived in those times.
The Story of Straight Shooting
Straight Shooting tells the story of a conflict between cattle ranchers and farmers. The ranchers want to keep their land for their cattle, but the farmers are trying to settle and grow crops. This leads to tension and fights. A cowboy named Cheyenne Harry, played by Harry Carey, tries to help solve the problems and bring peace to the area.
Who Made This Movie?
Straight Shooting was directed by John Ford, who later became one of the most famous directors in Hollywood history. He was especially known for his western films. Even in 1917, when he was just starting, he showed a talent for telling stories about the American West.
The Stars of the Film
- Harry Carey: He was a popular actor in early western movies. He often played tough but fair characters, like Cheyenne Harry in this film.
- Hoot Gibson: Another well-known cowboy actor, Gibson was famous for his riding skills and often appeared in westerns.
What is a Silent Movie?
Straight Shooting is a silent movie. This means that when it was first shown, there was no spoken dialogue that you could hear. Instead, the story was told through:
- Actions and expressions: Actors used their body language and faces to show what their characters were feeling.
- Intertitles: These were cards with text that appeared on screen to show dialogue or explain parts of the story.
- Live music: Often, a pianist or even a small orchestra would play music in the movie theater to add to the mood and excitement of the film.
Silent movies were the main type of film before sound technology became common in the late 1920s.
