Ranson's Folly

Ranson's Folly

1926
1h 18m
7.2

7.2/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Inspiration Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date May 30, 1926
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0017309

Cast

Richard Barthelmess
Richard Barthelmess

Lt. Ranson

Dorothy Mackaill
Dorothy Mackaill

Mary Cahill

Anders Randolf
Anders Randolf

The Post Trader

Pat Hartigan
Pat Hartigan

Sgt. Clancy

William Bailey
William Bailey

Lt. Crosby

Brooks Benedict
Brooks Benedict

Lt. Curtis

Key Crew

Sidney Olcott
Director
Lillie Hayward
Writer

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