The Canyon of Adventure(1928)
Steven Bancroft, a young officer in the U. S. Calvary, is given the assignment of ensuring that dirty-work by agents of Spain, Mexico or Russian aren't going to keep statehood-for-California from becoming a reality. Bancroft uses his guns to settle any debates regarding international laws.
Movie: The Canyon of Adventure
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Steven Bancroft
Dolores Castanares
Don Miguel Castanares
Don Alfredo Villegas
Buzzard Koke
Slim Burke
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Steven Bancroft, a young officer in the U. S. Calvary, is given the assignment of ensuring that dirty-work by agents of Spain, Mexico or Russian aren't going to keep statehood-for-California from becoming a reality. Bancroft uses his guns to settle any debates regarding international laws.
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1928-04-21
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