Painted Ponies (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, Painted Ponies is a western film directed by B. Reeves Eason, running about 60 minutes. “Galloping dynamite, how the boys in this picture do ride. Real stuff too!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rodeo rider arrives in Toptown to compete in the local rodeo. He meets a pretty young girl who, with her crippled father, runs a merry-go-round for the town's children. The town bully, who has designs on the young girl, tries to drive off the cowboy but is beaten senseless in the resulting fight. Soon afterwards, however, the girl's father is found shot, and the cowboy is arrested for the crime.
Who’s in it. Painted Ponies stars Hoot Gibson as Bucky Simms, William R. Dunn as Pinto Pete, Charles Sellon as Mr. Blenning and Otto Hoffman as Jim, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painted Ponies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painted Ponies tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painted Ponies (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Painted Ponies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Painted Ponies?
- Painted Ponies stars Hoot Gibson, William R. Dunn, Charles Sellon, Otto Hoffman and Ethlyne Clair.
- When was Painted Ponies released?
- Painted Ponies was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.