Riders of the Purple Cows

Riders of the Purple Cows

Daisy Plunkett, the girl, who, in spite of her college education, thought cowslips were knickers for cows.

1924 · 20 min · ★ 10.0 · Western, Comedy

When a gang of outlaws put Andy Clyde's ranch house under siege, daughter Alice Day recruits college heart throb Ralph Graves to save daddy.

Directed by Ralph Ceder · Written by Frank Capra

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

40m together

Riders of the Purple Cows

Little Robinson Corkscrew

Both from Ralph Ceder.

More from Ralph CederSee all →

West of AbileneWest of Abilene · 1940
West of Abilene
10.01940
MovieWestern
Frontiersman Tom Garfield and his pals endeavor to save their land from the clutches of slimy easterner Forsyth. The villain hires a bit of local muscle in the form of brutish Chris Matson, but he's no match for our hero.
Little Robinson CorkscrewLittle Robinson Corkscrew · 1924
Little Robinson Corkscrew
10.01924
MovieComedy
Returning to his hometown a fitness equipment salesman falls in love with the store keeper's daughter.
Hot Off the PressHot Off the Press · 1922
Hot Off the Press
9.01922
MovieComedy
Stop the presses! Snub Pollard is working there.
Wandering WaistlinesWandering Waistlines · 1924
Wandering Waistlines
9.01924
MovieComedy
The on and off land escapades of a sailor as he prepares for a boxing match.
Honeymoon HardshipsHoneymoon Hardships · 1925
Honeymoon Hardships
8.01925
MovieComedy
A newly married couple go to spend their honeymoon far out in the country with demented relatives who laugh off even the worst disasters. The couple are forced to sleep apart,The beds are rock hard, the food is inedible,and the farmhouse leaks in the middle of a fierce rainstorm. On top of everything else, a hick uncle with a large family pay a sudden visit.
Post No BillsPost No Bills · 1923
Post No Bills
7.31923
MovieComedy
Paul Parrott plays an obsessive-compulsive bill poster in this thoroughly average Hal Roach comedy from 1923. Hired to help publicize a new Gloria Snootful picture, Paul goes bonkers with glue and paper and ends up attaching promotional material to any surface within his reach, including the rear ends of a number of people, though his attempt to nail a poster to a glass window is somewhat less successful.
Wife SaversWife Savers · 1928
Wife Savers
7.01928
MovieComedy
Stationed in Switzerland after the Great War, soldiers Louis Hozenozzle and Rodney Ramsbottom both fall in love with local damsel Colette, much to the dismay of Colette's self-appointed boyfriend, General Lavoris. When Lavoris issues a fake order that all unmarried women must immediately take husbands, Hozenozzle weds Colette, at her request, to "save" her for the absent Ramsbottom. A lost film.
Brothers Under the ChinBrothers Under the Chin · 1924
Brothers Under the Chin
7.01924
MovieComedy
Twin "babies" left at an orphanage bear the same birthmark under the chin. One of them is adopted and then the scene shifts to "twenty years later." The other as captain of a sailing vessel needs an extra hand. It does not develop until the end that the well dressed man he has abducted is his own brother.
The Whole TruthThe Whole Truth · 1923
The Whole Truth
7.01923
MovieComedy
A prosecutor instructs the audience of a courtroom to observe the tearful and slightly hysterical wife (Helen Gilmore) who is sitting in the witness box, and claims she is this way due to her husband, who shows up very infrequently. For the defence (James Finlayson), he never did anything to be proud of - and was proud of it. He sits there smirking and sipping a glass of water before being momentarily distracted. He goes to take another sip of his drink but instead picks up a different glass containing something very different.
A Fool's AdviceA Fool's Advice · 1932
A Fool's Advice
6.71932
MovieComedy
An elevator operator invents a machine that he believes can help to defeat a corrupt politician in the city's upcoming mayoral election.
Near DublinNear Dublin · 1924
Near Dublin
6.71924
MovieComedy
Sir Patrick attempts to marry a young lady against her will. Nice guy Stan Laurel tries to help out but gets thrown in jail for his trouble.
Keep 'Em FlyingKeep 'Em Flying · 1941
Keep 'Em Flying
6.21941
MovieComedy
When a barnstorming stunt pilot decides to join the air corps, his two goofball assistants decide to go with him. Since the two are Abbott & Costello, the air corps doesn't know what it's in for.
April FoolApril Fool · 1924
April Fool
6.01924
MovieComedy
Jimmy Jump is a cracked reporter at a behind-the-times daily newspaper. He also happens to be in love with the managing editor's daughter. It's Monday, April 1st and the paper's editorial staff has a great deal of trouble telling the difference between April Fool's jokes and real events.
She Had to ChooseShe Had to Choose · 1934
She Had to Choose
6.01934
MovieDrama
A young actress hits Hollywood determined to be a movie star and runs into a lot of roadblocks along the way.
Roughest AfricaRoughest Africa · 1923
Roughest Africa
5.81923
MovieComedy
Two bungling adventures go on a big game hunt in Africa.
Zeb vs. PaprikaZeb vs. Paprika · 1924
Zeb vs. Paprika
5.81924
MovieComedy
Stan Laurel as a harness racing jockey who must win a big race.

More Like This

Donkey's Christmas ShrektacularDonkey's Christmas Shrektacular · 2010
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
5.72010
MovieFantasyAnimation
Deck the halls with Donkey’s laughter in this all-new holiday collection. Donkey presents his very own carolling stage show featuring his Far Far Away pals in this merry, musical treat with all the trimmings! Join in the fun as they bring their own Shrektacular spirit to festive holiday songs, a fun Donkey Decoration scramble, and a hilarious virtual Yule Log that’s so funny… it’s on fire.
Out WestOut West · 1918
Out West
6.01918
MovieComedyWestern
The story involves Arbuckle coming to the western town of Mad Dog Gulch after being thrown off a train and chased by Indians. He teams up with gambler/saloon owner Bill Bullhum, in trying to keep the evil Wild Bill Hickup away from Salvation Army girl, Salvation Sue. Fatty and Buster have a series of adventures trying to beat St. John, until they discover his one weakness: his ticklishness.
Spite MarriageSpite Marriage · 1929
Spite Marriage
6.61929
MovieComedy
An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.
The Frozen NorthThe Frozen North · 1922
The Frozen North
6.21922
MovieComedyWestern
A mix of guns and mistaken identity leads to chaos in this satirical parody of William S. Hart's melodramatic westerns, finding Buster in the frozen north - "the last stop on the subway".
The Electric HouseThe Electric House · 1922
The Electric House
6.81922
MovieComedy
Botany major Buster mistakenly graduates in electrical engineering and is hired to wire a new home.
The Love NestThe Love Nest · 1923
The Love Nest
6.71923
MovieComedy
In an attempt to forget his lost sweetheart, Buster takes a long trip at sea where he boards a whaling ship with a strict captain.
Battling ButlerBattling Butler · 1926
Battling Butler
6.71926
MovieComedyRomance
A meek millionaire masquerades as a boxing star to win a girl's heart.
NeighboursNeighbours · 1952
Neighbours
7.61952
MovieComedyAnimation
In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter