HAWK OF THE HILLS

Cinemavixion Review

Spencer Gordon Bennet's "Hawk of the Hills" plunges viewers into the rugged landscape of 1929's cinematic West. This earnest Western chronicles the perilous journey of Clyde Selby, a prospector whose discovery of gold ignites the avarice of the notorious 'Hawk' and his outlaw band. The narrative skillfully weaves a tale of survival, where the allure of riches is overshadowed by the constant threat to Selby's daughter, Mary. The film benefits from the performances of Allene Ray, Walter Miller, and Jack Ganzhorn, who embody the archetypal characters of this frontier drama. While perhaps not as polished as later entries in the genre, "Hawk of the Hills" offers a compelling glimpse into early Western storytelling, rich with themes of greed, danger, and the pursuit of justice in a lawless land.