Blue Blazes (1926 film)

Blue Blazes is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Jacques Jaccard and starring Pete Morrison, Betty Welsh, and William J. Dyer. The film is known for its action sequences and typical Western themes of justice, romance, and frontier life. Pete Morrison portrays a cowboy who becomes embroiled in a conflict with villains threatening the peace of the community and the safety of the heroine, played by Betty Welsh. The film's title refers to a slang term associated with intense heat or powerful energy, often used metaphorically to describe a volatile situation or a passionate character, mirroring the conflicts and passions within the movie's narrative. Blue Blazes is considered a B-movie Western of the era, typical of the genre output from smaller studios during the silent film period. Archival information regarding the film's production, reception, and preservation is limited.