Movie Description
Ranson's Folly
(1926)Overview
U. S. Cavalry Lieutenant Ranson belittles the exploits of a bandit known as "The Red Rider," and boasts to his fellow officers that he could hold up a stagecoach with a pair of scissors. And rides out and does so. But the next day, the postmaster, returning from a neighboring town, is also held up and his bodyguard is killed. Ranson is arrested on suspicion and placed on trial. But at the trial suspicion point to Cahill, post trader, and father of Ranson's sweetheart, Mary. In order to save him, Ranson pleads guilty but, in return and knowing that his daughter loves Ranson, Cahill admits he is "The Red Rider." Meanwhile, the real "Red Rider" is still at large.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sidney Olcott
- Writer : Lillie Hayward
- Cast : Richard Barthelmess,Dorothy Mackaill,Anders Randolf,Pat Hartigan,William Bailey,Brooks Benedict
Cast
Lt. Ranson
Mary Cahill
The Post Trader
Sgt. Clancy
Lt. Crosby
Lt. Curtis
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Facts
Original TitleRanson's Folly
Status Released
Release Information
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1926-05-30
Original Language
Runtime 01h 18m
Production CompaniesInspiration Pictures
Genres
- Western
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
