Black Cyclone

For the historic Black cyclist, see Major Taylor.

Black Cyclone is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Fred Jackman.^[1] The film stars Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Kathleen Collins, and Rex the King of Wild Horses.

Black Cyclone
Still photo featuring Christian Frank and Guinn Williams
Directed by	Fred Jackman
Starring	Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Kathleen Collins Rex the King of Wild Horses
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	8 May 1925 (1925-05-08)
Running time	57 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent English intertitles

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,^[2] Rex, a wild horse of the plains, courts The Lady, an aristocratic mare, but loses her when they wander into the valley ruled by Joe Pangle and his herd of horses. Pangle challenges Rex and defeats him in a fight.

Wounded and retreating, Rex stumbles into a stream and becomes trapped in quicksand. He is rescued by Jim Lawson, who pulls him free with his bare hands. That night, Rex repays the favor by driving off a pack of wolves that attack Lawson, and later, he fights a mountain lion to save the man's life.

Meanwhile, Jane Logan is pursued by Pangle, prompting Lawson to chase after them on horseback. When Lawson's horse is shot, Rex allows him to mount and continue the pursuit. As Lawson and Pangle engage in a brutal fight, Rex, inspired by the battle, attacks Pangle once more. Together, Lawson and Rex emerge victorious. In the end, The Lady returns to Rex, and Jane reunites with Lawson.

Cast

• Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Jim Lawson
• Kathleen Collins as Jane Logan
• Christian J. Frank as Joe Pangle
• Noah Young as Cowboy (uncredited)