PRAIRIE TRAILS (1920) Tom Mix Romances and 50 similar items

Vintage original 8x10 in. US double-weight matte photograph from the popular 1920's silent film western comedy, PRAIRIE TRAILS, released in 1920 by the Fox Film Corporation and directed by George Marshall. A cowboy from Texas, Tex Benton (Tom Mix), is in love with Janet McWhorter (Kathleen O'Connor), the daughter of a sheep rancher (Charles K. French). Mr. McWhorter is willing to let Tex marry Janet if he lives on the ranch and tends sheep, which Tex finds objectionable. After a fight in the town saloon, he rides off, rescuing Alice Endicott (Gloria Hope) from the back of a runaway horse as he is being pursued by the town badman, Jack Purdy (Sid Jordan). There is a series of complications, including Purdy's kidnapping of Janet and the general belief Tex has kidnapped Alice. Finally, however, in a daring feat, Tex swings from a tree on a mountainside and saves Janet, after which they soon marry. The cast includes Robert Walker, Harry Dunkinson, and William Elmer. Prairie Trails was a sequel to The Texan, also released in 1920. The image depicts a close shot of Tex Benton (Tom Mix), a cowboy from Texas, as he holds hands with Janet McWhorter (Kathleen O'Connor) as they sit close to each other on a backyard hammock. Mix is dressed to the nines, which includes a black bow tie. The image quality is especially sharp, as you can easily see the make-up on Mix's face. This beautiful photograph was printed on double-weight stock with a matte finish and is in very fine condition with just light signs of wear on the tips of the corners. There are no pinholes, creases, tears, stains, writing, or other flaws.