The Gentle Cyclone

The Gentle Cyclone

Arnica and bandages are two things a peacemaker should not be without. he looked as harmless as an aspirin tablet- but oh boy, how he could scrap.

1926 · 50 min · ★ 6.5 · Western, Comedy

The story is motivated by a long-standing feud, which comes to a head when each of the warring families tries to adopt an orphan girl who is about to receive a huge inheritance.

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke · Written by F.R. Buckley

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