The Climbers
A romantic drama of Old Spain. gorgeous and glamorous. With its cruel hate and tender love.
NR 1927 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Romance
The Duchess of Aragon is wooed by King Ferdinand VII of Spain, much to the displeasure of his mistress Countess Veya, who forces the Duchess out of Spain and into Puerto Rico, where she is forced to behave in very unladylike manners, such as riding horses like a cowboy, and dueling with and fending off various brigands and bandits.
Directed by Paul L. Stein · Written by Clyde Fitch
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Irene Rich Duchess of Arrogan -
Clyde Cook Pancho Mendoza -
Forrest Stanley Duke Córdova / El Blanco -
Florence Fair Sasha (as Florabelle Fairbanks) -
Myrna Loy Countess Veya -
Anders Randolf Martinez -
Dot Farley Juana -
Rosemary Cooper Queen -
Nigel Barrie Duke of Arrogan - J Joseph Striker Ensign Carlos
- H Hector V. Sarno Miguel (as Hector Sarno)
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Max Barwyn King Ferdinand VII
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