Produced by Universal and released in 15 installments, this Western serial made a star of former rodeo rider Jack Hoxie. Contrary to some reports, however, this chapter play was not Hoxie's first lead. He had worked in films for years, often obscure two-reel Westerns. Lightning Bryce, in which he co-starred with the vibrant Ann Little, was one of the best Westerns of the early silent era. Hoxie and Little go in search of an ancient treasure, the location of which is inscribed on a knife. There is a villain, of course (Paul Hurst, who also directed), and a mystery lady (Jill Woodward), who always seems to be around to save Lightning and Ann from whatever danger they've gotten themselves into. Hoxie was badly injured when a trained wolf he was supposed to be wrestling became a bit too enthusiastic.

As a postscript, Hoxie’s career faded quickly after sound, as even though he looked the part of a cowboy, his skills did not extend to sounding like one (he could barely read). He continued to appear, albeit in smaller roles, well into the 1930s, when he left Hollywood to star in his own western-style circus. Hoxie was one of the great cowboy stars of the silent screen, and deservedly so. This very attractive original stone litho poster is extremely rare and considered one of the classic cowboy movie posters. The poster measures 29 x 43 n its frame.