The Escape

The Escape

1926 · 50 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Western

There's dirty work afoot at the crossroads when arch-villain Howard Breen and a crooked banker are scheming to take over the Jeremiah Grant's ranch, and Breen also has his eye on Grant's daughter, Evelyn. However, cowhand Johnny Bowers, who also has an eye on Evelyn, and his horse, Lightning, put an end to the villainy.

Directed by Milburn Morante · Written by L.V. Jefferson

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