Watch The Roaring West

2019
1 Season

The Roaring West is a classic Western TV series produced by VCI Entertainment. This show depicts the lives of ranchers, cowboys, gunslingers, and outlaws living in the Wild West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The show was created to cater to audiences who had a fascination with the era when the West was being settled and depicted the lives of people in that era through multiple storylines.

The Roaring West was originally broadcast in the 1930s and 1940s, making it one of the earliest Western TV series to grace American television screens. The show was shot in black and white, which only added to the show's nostalgic quality. Its stories were full of action, romance, and suspenseful plotlines that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. It was a show that families could watch together and never tire of, with the show's productions and storytelling nostalgia making it even more enjoyable.

The Roaring West includes several prominent cast members that can be recognized by fans of classic Westerns, including Bob Steele, Tex Ritter, and Buster Crabbe. Bob Steele played a trio of roles in the show, each unique in their appearance and personality, making him one of the most versatile actors in the show. He played Bill Barton, a rancher, Tex Martin, a wandering cowboy in search of his identity, and Mike, a man on the run from the law. Tex Ritter, on the other hand, played himself in the show and performed original Western songs in each of his appearances. Buster Crabbe portrayed a heroic cowboy, likely to save the day whenever the opportunity presented itself.

The Roaring West features a variety of interesting Western themes, including cattle drives, gunfights, bank robberies, and treasure hunts. One of its most popular themes involves the familiar trope of the gunslinger seeking redemption. In this storyline, the show's protagonist tries to leave their dark past behind them, but their enemies refuse to forget their sins, making it impossible for them to escape their former lives.

The personalities within the West come to life within the show. With that being said, The Roaring West also focused on the romance that existed within the Wild West, with many couples retiring to the region in search of new beginnings. It shows how their love grew despite the many challenges they encountered in their pursuits, frequently portrayed in romantic scenes where music and dance would play an equally important part.

The Roaring West portrays many battles between the cowboys and indigenous persons, while illustrating the heavily weighted interactions between the two. The interactions between the cowboys and indigenous persons in the show were a mixed bag, with some scenes depicting outright racism against the indigenous persons. This creates a very authentic portrayal of life in the early West because it shows the biases that existed amongst those who sought new fortunes in the West.

In terms of cinematography, the show has a classic aesthetic that many viewers will undoubtedly find charming. One can see the stunning scenery of vast deserts, endless prairies, and towering mountains. The show's use of natural lighting makes everything appear more authentic, and the performances of the actors give viewers a feel for what life was like for the Wild West's early settlers.

Overall, VCI Entertainment's The Roaring West was a groundbreaking classic Western TV show. Being one of the first Western-themed TV series, it managed to earn a devoted fanbase of Western lovers. The show's lore was built around the struggles between good and evil, with each episode providing a different viewpoint on life in the Wild West. The shooting in black and white adds a bit of nostalgia to the show while immersing viewers in the era being depicted. It's simple to see why the show is still appealing after all these years, and why it is still charming enough to capture audiences.

The Roaring West is a series that ran for 1 seasons (15 episodes) between September 17, 2019 and on VCI Entertainment

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15. The Conquering Cowpunchers

October 17, 2019

Montana ropes the maddened bull, runs to Mary's side and lifts her over the corral fence out of danger. Clem decides on a last effort and strikes a rich pocket from which he and Jingle extract a fortune in a few hours. Gillespie and his men, learning of this decide to hijack the gold wagon on its way to the bank in town, but Montana outwits them.

14. Thundering Fury

October 17, 2019

Montana, Mary and parker are unhurt. Parker decides to return to the ranch and replenish supplies, and sets out with Montana, Mary and Ann, while Clem and Jingle Bob do some prospecting on the claim. Discovering that his party is followed by the Gillespie band, Montana rides off alone.

13. Flaming Torrents

October 17, 2019

Montana has again, pretended to be shot. At this instant, Jingle Bob, Clem, the land agent and the sheriff enter through the back door with guns drawn, completely surprising Gillespie and his men. The latter escapes, however, when the bartender shoots out the lights.

12. The Mystery Shot

October 17, 2019

Having only pretended he was shot, Montana mounts Silver again and rides on. Mary almost collapses when she hears that Montana has been shot, and Clem finally assures Gillespie that he will take him to the mineral deposits when he receives proof that Mary and Parker have been delivered safely to their ranch. Gillespie agrees.

11. The Baited Trap

October 17, 2019

Montana, with Mary in his arms, throws himself to protection under some logs, but Parker is hurt by flying debris and Jingle Bob is buried under rolling logs. Clem drives Mary and Parker to the ranch, their departure being reported to Gillespie by one of his henchmen. Mary's team is frightened by a mountain lion and runs away. The rig is wrecked near the home of Tim Huston, a friend of Gillespie

10. The Fatal Blast

October 17, 2019

Montana & Clem are rescued by Jingle and the Parker's men. Clem insists that they go out at once and file on the gold territory and since it is in the timber on the Pine Ridge, where logging operations are already in progress, all dress like lumber men and start out - Montana, Mary, Parker and Clem. A spy reports this to Gillespie, and he and his band start in pursuit.

9. Death Holds the Reins

October 17, 2019

Montana rescues Clem from the burning ranch house and Happy and Mary start for the Parker ranch with the old man. The next day Ed Yountis calls son Brett to bargain with him to supply meat to Kirkland, contractor of the new railroad from Auburn to Sicomoro. Remembering his failure at rustling cattle, Brett refers Yountis to Parker.

8. Ravaging Flames

October 17, 2019

Montana and Parker land in water at the bottom of the shaft, though Parker is hurt. Gillespie's men again kidnap the unconscious Clem, and Jingle and others lower a rope to Montana & Parker. Mary returns to the ranch with her injured father. Leaving his men to continue the search for Clem.

7. Hurled to the Depths

September 17, 2019

The powder explosion before Montana's wagon does nothing except unseat two of the out riders. The powder wagon finally blows up destroying the members of Gillespie's gang who are on it. Montana gets the wagon train running at high speed for Sicomoro, both to prevent another attack and to get Hardy to a doctor.

6. Death Rides the Plains

September 17, 2019

Montana escapes, Steve overhears and reports that Gillespie and Brett are planning to attack a wagon train at Lizzard creek owned by Bill Hardy, brother-in-law of Parker. Ann's father, Blackie, a rascall's freighter, reveals that Hardy has been wounded and rides in one of the wagons.

5. Danger in the Dark

September 17, 2013

Montana is saved from the stampeding herd by his horse, Silver. Fearing capture, Gillespie and his men withdraw hurriedly. Returned to the caves, Gillespie and Clem strike a bargain, though neither intends to keep it. Clem agrees to point out the location of the gold deposits. Montana and Jingle Bob overtake the Gillespie band, a free-for-all fight ensues and the horse beating Clem runs away.

4. Stampede

September 17, 2019

The Gillespie band rides off with Clem who refuses to disclose the location of the gold deposits. Mary meets her father and several of his men, and all hasten to the Hidden Valley ranch, where Montana and Jingle Bob are emerging from the ruins. Steve, found wounded in the brush, confesses that the band killed Trask, the man Montana is accused of murdering.

3. Flaming Peril

September 17, 2019

Escaping from the ruins of the jail, Montana joins Jingle Bob at the Parker ranch and the two plan to start out in search of Clem, who has been kidnapped by the Gillespie gang during the saloon fight and taken to a deserted ranch in Hidden Valley. Happy, a cowboy delegated by Parker to guide Montana discovers Clem is imprisoned in the cellar.

2. The Torrent of Terror

September 17, 2019

Montana helps Mary and the other victims of the accident to safety. Gillespie rides on to locate the claims and has filed on nine mineral claims by the time Jingle Bob and his friends arrive, and a general free-for-all fight is in progress when Mortana rides up with gun in hand. Gillespie offers to let Parker and Mary share in the property provided the daughter will marry him at once.

1. The Land Rush

September 17, 2019

Montana Larkin and Jingle Bob Morgan, cowpunchers and partners, ride into new territory to join an impending land rush. They have with them a mail order catalogue, which contains a map giving the location of valuable mineral deposits, which they expect to secure by location at the time of the land rush.

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Where to Watch The Roaring West

The Roaring West is available for streaming on the VCI Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Roaring West on demand at Amazon and Tubi TV.