Movie: Reckless Ranger

Top 9 Billed Cast

Robert Allen
Robert Allen

Jim Allen / Bob Allen

Louise Small
Louise Small

Mildred Newton

Mary MacLaren
Mary MacLaren

Mary Allen

Harry Woods
Harry Woods

Barlowe

Jack Perrin
Jack Perrin

Chet Newton

Buddy Cox
Buddy Cox

Jimmie Allen

Jack Rockwell
Jack Rockwell

Mort

Slim Whitaker
Slim Whitaker

Steve

Roger Williams
Roger Williams

Snager

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  • Overview

    When Jim Allen is lynched, his identical twin brother Bob, a Texas Ranger, takes his place in an attempt to flush out the man responsible.

  • Release Date

    1937-05-29

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Hoof-Thundering Thriller Of The Gun-Flaming West!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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