HEADIN' NORTH

Cinemavixion Review

John P. McCarthy's 1930 Western, "Headin' North," presents a classic tale of a young man on the run. Starring Bob Steele as Jim Curtis, the film follows Jim's journey north after aiding his father's escape from the law, with a determined Marshal hot on his trail. The plot cleverly introduces elements of misdirection and unexpected detours as Jim and his companion, Snicker, adopt disguises to evade capture. Their ruse leads them into the world of vaudeville, a stark contrast to their fugitive lives. The narrative takes a turn when Jim discovers the very individual responsible for his and his father's predicament working within the same saloon. While the film's IMDb rating stands at a modest 6.0/10, it offers a glimpse into early 1930s B-Westerns, characterized by straightforward storytelling and a focus on action and chase sequences. "Headin' North" remains an interesting, albeit brief, entry in the genre, worth exploring for its historical context and Steele's performance.