When Big Dan Rides

There isn't enough left of this film to really judge it fairly. Only about 15 minutes remain of the original 30 to 45 minute run time. The film is the product of the husband and wife team of John Lowell (actor) and Lillian Case Russell (writer and supervisor). The plot revolves around two members of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police going undercover to break up a bootlegging ring. Lowell, in his recurring Big Dan Marvin role, has some of the same rugged sincerity as William S. Hart. Dakota Lawrence as Jean, the romantic lead, is winsome, but not much of her screen time remains. Kitty Edwards as Idaho Ida is one of the least attractive femme fatales imaginable. The idea that Allan Colebrooke (played by George Crosman)would betray the Mounties and throw over the attractive young Jean for the dumpy and homely Idaho Ida is unbelievable. What's left of this film is not really for the general viewer and will be of interest only to film buffs and film historians.