Western Movies, also known as Oaters, are a genre of film that originated in the United States during the early 1900s. These films typically feature stories set in the American West, with themes of heroism, adventure, and moral conflict. They often feature cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws, and often include elements of the Western genre such as gunfights, horse chases, and saloon brawls. Oaters were popular during the silent film era, and continued to be produced until the 1950s.