Cavalier of the West

Cavalier of the West

A MIGHTY CARAVAN OF MELODRAMATIC THRILLS!

NR 1931 · 75 min · ★ 5.1 · Western

Burgess and Greeley are rustling horses and shooting Indians. When they kill Manual they frame Lieutenant Allister. His older brother John now attempts to defend him at his murder trial.

Directed by John P. McCarthy · Written by John P. McCarthy

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Harry Carey Captain John Allister
Carmen Laroux Dolores Fernandez
Kane Richmond Lieutenant Wilbur Allister
Christina Montt Chiquita
George 'Gabby' Hayes Sheriff Bill Ryan
Ted Adams Lee Burgess
Maston Williams Deputy 'Red' Greeley
Paul Panzer Don Fernandez
Ben Corbett Sergeant
Lew Meehan Tim Slade
Charles Brinley Orderly
Buck Bucko Man in Saloon

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