The Dawn Rider (1935) | Colorized Public Domain Classic Western with John Wayne | Western Full Movie
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Описание:
The Dawn Rider (1935) is an American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne in an early lead role. This restored and colorized public domain classic brings a gritty revenge drama from the Old West back to life, presenting frontier justice, loyalty, betrayal and redemption in vivid modernized visuals for a new generation of viewers.
Plot Summary:
Young cowboy John Mason rides into town to visit his father and quickly becomes entangled in trouble after a scuffle with Ben McClure. Though they fight initially, the two become unlikely friends. But upon arriving at the freight office, John walks in on a robbery — and tragically witnesses his father shot dead by masked bandits. Wounded in the chase, John is rescued and cared for by Alice Gordon, Ben’s sweetheart. As he recovers, John and Alice form a bond. Meanwhile suspicion and jealousy rise when the killer turns out to be Alice’s brother, Rudd Gordon. Torn between love and vengeance, John must navigate false accusations, betrayals, and a dangerous showdown. In the film’s climax John outsmarts the outlaws, confronts the betrayers, and earns justice — ultimately winning both vengeance and love.
Cast and Crew:
Director: Robert N. Bradbury
Producer: Paul Malvern
Writers / Story: Lloyd Nosler, Robert N. Bradbury, Wellyn Totman
Cinematography: Archie Stout
Editor: Carl Pierson
Starring:
• John Wayne as John Mason
• Marion Burns as Alice Gordon
• Dennis Moore as Rudd Gordon
• Reed Howes as Ben McClure
• Joseph De Grasse as Dad Mason
• Yakima Canutt as Saloon Owner
• Earl Dwire as Expressman Pete
• Nelson McDowell as Undertaker Bates
Film Significance:
The Dawn Rider stands out as a quintessential 1930s “B Western,” featuring one of the earliest starring performances of John Wayne in a gritty vengeance-driven tale. With a 53 minute runtime, it exemplifies the compact, fast paced storytelling of Depression era Westerns. Its themes of frontier justice, betrayal, and redemption, along with stunt driven action sequences and classic Western tropes, make it a valuable artifact of early Hollywood and American Western mythology. As a public domain film, it offers excellent material for restoration, colorization, and rediscovery by modern audiences.
Enhanced Public Domain Explanation:
This film is in the public domain, which means it is completely free of copyright restrictions and can be legally shared, viewed, studied, and preserved without limitation. Colorized Public Domain restores and enhances these historic works through careful digital cleaning, visual restoration, and colorization techniques. Our mission is to ensure that timeless classics like The Dawn Rider remain available to a worldwide audience. By presenting them in color and modern quality, we make them more engaging and accessible to younger generations who might otherwise overlook black and white cinema. This process respects the original film while providing a new layer of appreciation for today’s viewers.
Why Watch This Colorized Edition:
Originally produced as a black and white Western in 1935 with limited resources, The Dawn Rider can feel dusty and distant to modern viewers. Our colorized edition breathes new life into its dramatic story of revenge, love, and redemption. With enhanced contrast, richer tonality, and subtle color grading — while preserving the original runtime, pacing, and authenticity — this edition makes it easier for contemporary viewers to connect emotionally with the characters and the rugged world they inhabit. Experience John Wayne’s early cowboy swagger and classic Western action through a fresh, modern lens.
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