Old Texas (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1916, Old Texas is a notable film directed by Charles Goodnight, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Another early and all-but-forgotten film was produced in Texas by famed cattleman Charles Goodnight at his JA Ranch in the Panhandle in 1916. Goodnight staged an old-style buffalo hunt, using Indians, led by a 70-hear-old Kiowa named Horse, from the reservation at Fort Sill, Okla. The Wiswall brothers from Denver spent nearly a month shooting the hunt and other footage at the ranch. The resulting film, Old Texas was shown at a cattlemen's association meeting in Denver and was subsequently lost.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Old Texas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Texas page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Texas (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Texas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Texas worth watching?
- Old Texas holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Old Texas released?
- Old Texas was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.