Rustlin' for Cupid (1926): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1926, Rustlin' for Cupid is a western and romance film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Bradley Blatchford, returning to his father's ranch from college, meets Sybil Hamilton, who is coming to the ranch town as a schoolteacher. Later, Bradley's father is suspected of rustling cattle, but he denies the charge. As the romance develops between Bradley and Sybil, Bradley comes upon a rustler at work and is about to shoot when he discovers his own father, who claims he is victim of a hereditary taint that he cannot subdue. Some friends, who observe the incident, rustle some of Blatchford's cattle, mark it with Sybil's brand, and accuse her of rustling and hiding some dark secret. She confesses that her brother disgraced the family, and when George learns of it, he is forgiven and is reunited with her.

Who’s in it. Rustlin' for Cupid stars George O'Brien as Bradley Blatchford, Anita Stewart as Sybil Hamilton, Russell Simpson as Hank Blatchford and Edith Yorke as Mrs. Blatchford, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Rustlin' for Cupid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rustlin' for Cupid page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rustlin' for Cupid 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.