Salty Saunders
Synopsis
Sam Baxter, chief of the Texas Rangers, learns that Scarface Wheeler has been released from prison and is employed as foreman on the Flying X Ranch. Because Jud Howell, who gave evidence against Scarface, fears revenge from the ex-convict, Baxter sends Salty Saunders to shadow Scarface. Salty gets a job on the Flying X but is fired after saving Betty Hampton from certain death during a roundup. Later, Salty secretly enters the house and overhears Hampton, Betty's supposed uncle, conspire with Scarface to raid Jud Howell's cattle. Salty informs Baxter, who sends deputies after the rustlers, and has several more adventures. The posse returns with Scarface, who turns state's evidence and reveals Hampton as the murderer of Betty's father and of Salty's father. Salty and Betty are united. —AFI
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April 15, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neal Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan James
- Original Title
- Salty Saunders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- William Steiner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neal Hart
Alan James
William Steiner
Department Leadership Roster
Alan James
Writer
Neal Hart
Director
William Steiner
Producer
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What is Salty Saunders about?
Sam Baxter, chief of the Texas Rangers, learns that Scarface Wheeler has been released from prison and is employed as foreman on the Flying X Ranch. Because Jud Howell, who gave evidence against Scarface, fears revenge from the ex-convict, Baxter sends Salty Saunders to shadow Scarface. Salty gets a job on the Flying X but is fired after saving Betty Hampton from certain death during a roundup. Later, Salty secretly enters the house and overhears Hampton, Betty's supposed uncle, conspire with Scarface to raid Jud Howell's cattle. Salty informs Baxter, who sends deputies after the rustlers, and has several more adventures. The posse returns with Scarface, who turns state's evidence and reveals Hampton as the murderer of Betty's father and of Salty's father. Salty and Betty are united. —AFI
Who directed Salty Saunders?
Salty Saunders was directed by Neal Hart.
Who stars in Salty Saunders?
The principal cast of Salty Saunders includes Neal Hart.
When was Salty Saunders released and how long is it?
Salty Saunders was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 55m.