Phantom of the Plains(1945)
Red Ryder tries to warn a duchess that her newfound beau has a history of murdering his wives.
Movie: Phantom of the Plains
Top 6 Billed Cast
Red Ryder (as Wild Bill Elliott)
Little Beaver (as Bobby Blake)
The Duchess, Red's Aunt
Talbot Wilberforce Champneys, aka Fancy Charlie
Ace Hanlon
Celeste
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