The Roaring Road

Paul Hurst was a classic villain in silent movies, and a superb character actor in talkies, most notably in "Gone With the Wind" and "Angel and the Bad Man."

Here, he is the director. And does a fine job.

"Roaring Road" had been considered lost but thank goodness it has been found and restored and a score added.

The story is nothing new, not even in 1926, but it's well presented, with good performances from Kenneth MacDonald and the adorable Jane Thomas, who, cute as the proverbial button, carries a cane here. Was that a fashion accessory in 1926?

Several well-known and recognizable character actors round out the cast, and here's a funny: When I started this review, only Kenneth MacDonald was listed with his character's name. And that because I had added that info to the listing.

Now, though, just minutes later, IMDb has the cast listed with their characters!

If I hurry, this will likely still be the first review in about 95 years.

We owe a debt to the people who saved and restored "Roaring Road," and to Turner Classic Movies for presenting it Sunday night, 17 October 2021, at least in Mountain Standard Time (Arizona doesn't change the clocks; but it would have been Monday, 18 October 2021 in the East).

TCM will show it again. Some day. Be on the lookout. You'll want to see it.