Where North Holds Sway
1927 · 57 min · ★ 7.0 · Action
A Northwest mounted policeman leaves the service to seek revenge for his brother's murder.
Directed by Bennett Cohen · Written by Bennett Cohen
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Jack Perrin Rance Raine, R.N.W.M.P. -
Pauline Curley Landeau's Wife -
Buzz Barton Red (as Billy Lamoreaux) -
Lew Meehan Jules Landeau - H Hal Walters Harvey Raine (as Hal Waters)
- S Starlight the Horse Starlight - Rance's Horse
- R Rex the Dog Rex
- A Alfred Hewston Bartender (uncredited)
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Bob Reeves Henchman (uncredited)
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