The Cowboy Millionaire (1909): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1909, The Cowboy Millionaire is a western film directed by Otis Turner, running about 21 minutes.

What it’s about. Bud Noble, a handsome specimen of manhood, is foreman on the Circle "D" ranch outside of Circle City, Idaho, and our opening scene pictures Bud as the cowboy roping and tying a steer. With its bucking bronchos, pitching mustangs, bucking steers, and the biggest novelty ever, the acme of all thrillers, "see Bud bulldog a steer." Only three men have successfully accomplished this feat and lived to tell about it. Then Bud receives a shock. The local operator appears with a telegram. "Your Uncle John dead. You are sole heir to his estate valued at several millions. Come to Chicago at once." The astounded cowboys tumble over with sheer amazement. Bud buys and the scene closes with a characteristic rush for the bar.

Who’s in it. The Cowboy Millionaire stars Mac Barnes, William Garwood, Adrienne Kroell and Tom Mix, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cowboy Millionaire has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cowboy Millionaire page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cowboy Millionaire tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.