The Fighting Ranger

The Fighting Ranger

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The Fighting Ranger

1926

0h 50m

7.0(1 votes)

Western

Overview

After inheriting his uncle's ranch, a cowpoke manages to capture a ghost of the range, break up some cattle rustlers, and win the girl.

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Acting

Al Hoxie

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Al Hoxie

Acting

Ione Reed

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Ione Reed

Acting

Cliff Lyons

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Cliff Lyons

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Paul Hurst

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Paul Hurst

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Alfred Hewston

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