The Code of the Scarlet
“Ken, the king of cowboys in the uniform of a Northwest Mounted cop -- out to "get his man," with love blocking the way!”
Synopsis
Assigned to catch a gang of outlaws, officers Bruce Kenton and Paddy Halloran rescue Helen Morgan when her wagon is attacked by the very same gang. Through a ruse, Kenton manages to infiltrate the gang, which is holed up in the lawless community of Caribou Flats. While in the employ of villainous trading post operator Jack Blake, Kenton discovers that Blake is not only the leader of the gang but also the man who murdered Helen's brother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Joe Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen, Forrest Sheldon
- Original Title
- The Code of the Scarlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Charles R. Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Joe Brown
Bennett Cohen, Forrest Sheldon
Ted D. McCord
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Joe Brown
Director
Bennett Cohen
Writer
Fred Allen
Editor
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Code of the Scarlet
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What is The Code of the Scarlet about?
Assigned to catch a gang of outlaws, officers Bruce Kenton and Paddy Halloran rescue Helen Morgan when her wagon is attacked by the very same gang. Through a ruse, Kenton manages to infiltrate the gang, which is holed up in the lawless community of Caribou Flats. While in the employ of villainous trading post operator Jack Blake, Kenton discovers that Blake is not only the leader of the gang but also the man who murdered Helen's brother.
Who directed The Code of the Scarlet?
The Code of the Scarlet was directed by Harry Joe Brown.
Who stars in The Code of the Scarlet?
The principal cast of The Code of the Scarlet includes Ken Maynard, Gladys McConnell, J.P. McGowan, Dot Farley, Ed Brady.
When was The Code of the Scarlet released and how long is it?
The Code of the Scarlet was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Code of the Scarlet?
The Code of the Scarlet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).