Hoot Gibson

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Characters played by Hoot Gibson

Cyril Henderson (as Edward 'Hoot' Gibson) — Ridin' Wild (1922)

Cyril is a gentle young man raised by his Quaker mother not to be rough, despite growing up in a town where guns and liquor are common. He loves Grace and tries to act tough to please her, but is mocked. When his father is arrested for Andrew McBride's murder, Cyril tries to confess in his place, then confronts Art's lynch-mob plans and rides off with Grace as the town pursues them.

Hoot Gibson — Sonora Stagecoach (1944)

Veteran U.S. Marshal and Trail Blazers leader, known for sharpshooting and justice.

Chip Jr. — King of the Rodeo (1929)

Played by Hoot Gibson, this character is identified in the plot as Montana Kid. He is the son of the lead character in Chip of the Flying U (1926), making him the central figure named in the film's plot summary.

Tom Richards — The Lariat Kid (1929)

Portrayed by Hoot Gibson, who is explicitly billed as the starring actor of this lost 1929 silent Western. The source material contains no surviving plot synopsis, so his status as the film's star lead is the only verifiable detail about the role.

Dan Malloy — The Calgary Stampede (1925)

An American cowboy and skilled Roman rider visiting Canada for adventure, Dan falls in love with Marie and tries to take her away despite her father's opposition. After Jean is murdered, he is wrongly arrested, escapes, and later rides for Regan at the Calgary Rodeo. He ultimately pursues Burgess, whose dying confession clears him.

Omar K. Jenkins — The Thrill Chaser (1923)

Main protagonist who inherits a book of poetry, meets a mysterious girl, and becomes a film extra in Hollywood. After accidentally causing a set disaster, he is hired to double for Prince Ahmed in Arabia. He engages in a struggle against the villain Abdul Bey for the throne and the girl's hand, ultimately resolving the conflict through a clever ruse.

Jim Marvin / Jerry Marvin (Twin Brothers) — Double Danger (1920)

Jim and Jerry are twin brothers whose striking resemblance repeatedly causes confusion. Jerry works as foreman on the Circle-Bar ranch and obtains money to help his boss meet a debt, while Jim wanders from job to job and is mistaken for Jerry by Bull Condon, who knocks him unconscious. The brothers later join forces to outwit Condon; Jerry is paired with Peggy and Jim with Mary.

Marshal Hoot Gibson — Wild Horse Stampede (1943)

Deputy Marshal assisting in frontier justice and horse delivery.

Hoot Gibson — Arizona Whirlwind (1944)

Core protagonist and US Marshal/Trail Blazer. Partners with Ken on all series missions, including town cleanups and diamond heist investigations. Relies on Ken's judgment and shares frontline combat responsibilities.

Hoot — Outlaw Trail (1944)

Core member of the Trail Blazers, skilled lawman and frontier investigator.

Hoot Parkford — Marked Trails (1944)

Bob's friend who joins the U.S. Marshals. He arrives in Tracy disguised as a cultured dude and speech-maker advocating law and order to assist in the investigation.

Pinto Peters — Red Courage (1921)

Protagonist who rides into town, buys a struggling newspaper, pays off a mortgage, leads a cleanup campaign, runs for sheriff, defeats the antagonist's puppet, and ultimately wins Jane's hand.

Career Overview

Hoot Gibson has 236 screen credits in a career dating back to 1910. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Trail Blazers Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Ridin' Wild, Action, Sonora Stagecoach. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
236
Birth Date
1892-08-05
Birth Place
Tekamah, Nebraska, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q972775), public domain (CC0).