

The Mysterious Rider
1927-03-05 · 65 min · ★ 8.0
Jack Holt stars as Ben Wade, a rancher framed on a robbery charge by crooked lawyer Harkness (Charles Sellon).
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- Directors
- John Waters
- Production companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack HoltBent Wade
Betty JewelDorothy King
Charles SellonCliff Harkness
David TorrenceMark King
Tom KennedyLem Spooner
Guy OliverJack Wilson
Al HartSheriff (as Albert Hart)
Ivan ChristyTom Saunders
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