Where to Watch Shadows of the West (1921)

Need to watch 'Shadows of the West' on your TV or mobile device at home? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Paul Hurst-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Shadows of the West' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Shadows of the West' right now, here are some finer points about the Cinema Craft, The Motion Picture Association (MPA) western flick.

Released August 1st, 1921, 'Shadows of the West' stars Pat J. O'Brien, Hedda Nova, Virginia Dale, Seymour Zeliff The movie has a runtime of about 50 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "California cowpuncher Jim Kern and his pal enlist in the war against Germany and, shortly thereafter, meet Frank Akuri, who has pledged to colonize the United States for his homeland, Japan. While Jim and other white males are fighting in France, Akuri forces Jim's sweetheart Mary to sell her ranch, as she is not able to run it because the only men left, the Japanese, have pledged not to work for the whites. With the ranch, Akuri begins his colony. Mary counters by organizing her society women friends to appeal to Congress against the "yellow menace." When it seems that his plans will be thwarted, Akuri issues orders for the death of Mary and her friends, but Jim and his pal return and rescue them. Akuri then kidnaps Mary and takes her to his apartment, but with the help of Akuri's wronged Japanese lover, Jim learns her whereabouts. He organizes a posse of American Legion locals and rescues Mary just as Akuri is about to murder her. Akuri's group is routed out." .