Adventures of Red Ryder

A Republic Serial in 12 Chapters

Action Western

205 min

5.5

1940

USA

Overview

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Calvin Drake employs a group of low-lifes to drive away land owners along the path of a new railroad; Red Ryder opposes this strategy.

Cast

Don 'Red' Barry

Charles Hutchison

Wheaton Chambers

Silver Tip Baker

William Benedict

Ernest Sarracino

Robert J. Wilke

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