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The Riddle Rider

1924-11-23 · 300 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Western

The Riddle Rider is a 1924 American silent Western film serial directed by William James Craft.

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Directors
William James Craft
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William DesmondWilliam DesmondRandolph Parker / The Riddle Rider
Eileen SedgwickEileen SedgwickNan Madden
Helen HolmesHelen HolmesJulie Dean
Claude PaytonClaude PaytonVictor Raymond
William GouldWilliam GouldJack Archer
Ben CorbettBen CorbettMonte Blade
Hughie MackHughie MackWillie
Albert J. SmithAlbert J. Smith
Margaret Royce
Artie OrtegoArtie Ortego
Yakima CanuttYakima Canutt

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