Tom's hands: It's all in the action of the wrists

One of the most noticeable things about Tom Tyler's physique is his hands. General discussion about hands might seem trivial, but one can tell a lot of things about an individual's hands: the shape, size, the language they speak, whether they gesticulate or not. Tom being a champion weightlifter, was at a benefit not only due to his musculature and strong wrists, the latter being a major requirement for successful weightlifting, but again, for his big, strong hands. Even though Tom had big hands, they were perfectly shaped, and in the movies he made, often well manicured. Movies such as “Ridin' On” seemed to showcase his hands, whether he was getting his horse under control to keep from being thrown, or turning over a bullet shell in his hands. Tom's hands and wrists proved beneficial in his film rescue scenes, especially when he had to scoop up a young lady on a runaway horse with his right hand, as he did with Ruth Hiatt in “Ridin' Thru”. His hands were big and strong enough to hold his pal Frankie Darro, as can be seen in a picture of them from Picture-Play Magazine, June 1927:

So when enjoying a Tom Tyler movie, notice his hands, how strong and well shaped they are – and how they were a major asset in his weightlifting and acting career.