The Ace of Clubs

The Ace of Clubs

1925 · 63 min · ★ 6.0 · Western

Cowboy Jack Horton searches for the killer of his father and brother, both of whom were found with an ace of clubs pinned to their bodies.

Directed by J.P. McGowan · Written by G. A. Durlam

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