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A Rider of the Plains (1931)

Movie ★ 9.0 57 min

Western

Blackie Saunders and his young partner Sandy arrive in Indian Springs where Blackie meets his old friend Jim whom he once rode with on the wrong side of the law. Jim is now the Parson but Blackie still carries the reputation of a killer. When the townspeople decide Blackie is not a fit guardian for the boy, Jim convinces Blackie to leave the boy with him. But just after Blackie leaves town, the express office is robbed and it is assumed Blackie did it.

John P. McCarthy Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 3, 1931
Runtime
57 min
IMDb
tt0022310
Language
Studio
Trem Carr Pictures

Cast

Tom Tyler Tom Tyler Blackie Saunders Lilian Bond Lilian Bond Betty Harper Al Bridge Al Bridge Deputy Bill Gaines Ted Adams Ted Adams Parson Jim Wallace Gordon De Main Gordon De Main Sheriff John Evans Andy Shuford Andy Shuford Silent Sandy Slim Whitaker Slim Whitaker Deputy Castro Fern Emmett Fern Emmett Miss Whipple

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Rider of the Plains about?
Blackie Saunders and his young partner Sandy arrive in Indian Springs where Blackie meets his old friend Jim whom he once rode with on the wrong side of the law. Jim is now the Parson but Blackie still carries the reputation of a killer. When the townspeople decide Blackie is not a fit guardian for the boy, Jim convinces Blackie to leave the boy with him. But just after Blackie leaves town, the express office is robbed and it is assumed Blackie did it.
Who directed A Rider of the Plains?
A Rider of the Plains was directed by John P. McCarthy.
Who stars in A Rider of the Plains?
A Rider of the Plains stars Tom Tyler, Lilian Bond, Al Bridge, Ted Adams.
When was A Rider of the Plains released?
A Rider of the Plains is a 1931 western film.
Where can I watch A Rider of the Plains?
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