The Last of the Vargas

The Last of the Vargas

1930 · 61 min · ★ 10.0 · Western

A cowboy avenges his father's murder, but must flee the law as a result. He attempts the rescue of a young woman from an outlaw, but becomes entangled with the outlaw's wife.

Directed by David Howard · Written by Zane Grey

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