Movie: The Fighting Ranger

Top 5 Billed Cast

Al Hoxie
Al Hoxie

Ione Reed
Ione Reed

Cliff Lyons
Cliff Lyons

Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst

Alfred Hewston
Alfred Hewston

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    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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    1926-09-15

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