Where the North Holds Sway

Where the North Holds Sway

Where the North Holds Sway

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Where the North Holds Sway

1927

0h 57m

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A Northwest mounted policeman leaves the service to seek revenge for his brother's murder.

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9 members

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Jack Perrin

Rance Raine, R.N.W.M.P.

Jack Perrin

Acting

Pauline Curley

Landeau's Wife

Pauline Curley

Acting

Buzz Barton

Red (as Billy Lamoreaux)

Buzz Barton

Acting

Lew Meehan

Jules Landeau

Lew Meehan

Acting

Hal Walters

Harvey Raine (as Hal Waters)

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Starlight the Horse

Starlight - Rance's Horse

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Rex the Dog

Rex

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Alfred Hewston

Bartender (uncredited)

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Bob Reeves

Henchman (uncredited)

Bob Reeves

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