The Galloping Kid_
Cowboy Simplex Cox, now a drifter and odd-job seeker, lands the assignment of chaperoning the pretty daughter of cattleman "Five-Notch" Arnett. Laura Arnett has a weakness of falling in love with every man she meets---Simplex Cox the exception---and it is Simp's job to keep her from meeting any. However, too late, as she has succumbed to the polished, oily charms of Hubert Bolston, who has dastardly designs upon Arnett's land and intends getting them by marrying the daughter.
Starring
Hoot Gibson, Edna Murphy, Lionel Belmore
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Galloping Kid was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
Cowboy Simplex Cox, now a drifter and odd-job seeker, lands the assignment of chaperoning the pretty daughter of cattleman "Five-Notch" Arnett. Laura Arnett ...
The Galloping Kid is a Comedy, Western film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (6)
Hoot Gibson
'Simplex' Cox
Edna Murphy
Helen Arnett
Lionel Belmore
'Five-Notch' Arnett
Léon Bary
Fred Bolston
JW
Jack Walters
Steve Larabee
PC
Percy Challenger
Zek Hawkins
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What is The Galloping Kid about?
Cowboy Simplex Cox, now a drifter and odd-job seeker, lands the assignment of chaperoning the pretty daughter of cattleman "Five-Notch" Arnett. Laura Arnett has a weakness of falling in love with every man she meets---Simplex Cox the exception---and it is Simp's job to keep her from meeting any. However, too late, as she has succumbed to the polished, oily charms of Hubert Bolston, who has dastardly designs upon Arnett's land and intends getting them by marrying the daughter.
How long is The Galloping Kid?
The Galloping Kid has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Galloping Kid?
The cast of The Galloping Kid includes Hoot Gibson, Edna Murphy, Lionel Belmore, Léon Bary, Jack Walters.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Western