The Gay Buckaroo

The Gay Buckaroo

A lot of funny things can happen when a thrifty Yankee Cowboy starts out to get a reputation for extravagance

NR 1931 · 66 min · ★ 9.0 · Western

Rancher Clint Hale wants to marry Mildred Field, but so does very bad guy gambler Dave Dumont.

Directed by Phil Rosen · Written by Lee R. Brown

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