The Hunted Men

This silent film is one of Bob's last before the talkies . If you're looking for rip-roaring traditional western , this isn't it . Steele never wears a gun in this film .

There are a couple of fist fights in the film . One of them reminds you a Keystone Kops routine with it's comedic turns .

Steele is developing as an actor as this film so sorely demonstrates . They still are utilizing the familiar close-up of the smiling hero several times . Steele's athletic ability is shown in several ways in the fights , the mounting of horses and his riding skills . This Steele film almost is a step back from previous silents. But each opportunity to star helps in the long run .

Janet Reno reveals why she didn't make an impact in films . Lew Meehan is always excellent as the villain .

This film makes minimal use of interior and exterior sets . This film could have been shot in 2 or 3 days . I can only recommend this one if you're a die-hard Steele fan .