The Rambling Ranger
Synopsis
Hank Kinney, a ranger, witnesses the accidental death of a man and the survival of a motherless infant. Kinney asks the county sheriff to process adoption papers and goes with the child to take up the mining claim left him by his father. Sam Bruce, the richest and most hated man in Copperville, tries to jump the claim and swears vengeance when Kinney kicks him off the property. Kinney strikes up a friendship with Ruth Buxley, daughter of the general store proprietor; and Bruce, who covets the girl, instigates a rumor that Hank is unfit to rear a child and sends the sheriff's posse to get the the baby.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dell Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hively
- Original Title
- The Rambling Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dell Henderson
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Dell Henderson
Director
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What is The Rambling Ranger about?
Hank Kinney, a ranger, witnesses the accidental death of a man and the survival of a motherless infant. Kinney asks the county sheriff to process adoption papers and goes with the child to take up the mining claim left him by his father. Sam Bruce, the richest and most hated man in Copperville, tries to jump the claim and swears vengeance when Kinney kicks him off the property. Kinney strikes up a friendship with Ruth Buxley, daughter of the general store proprietor; and Bruce, who covets the girl, instigates a rumor that Hank is unfit to rear a child and sends the sheriff's posse to get the the baby.
Who directed The Rambling Ranger?
The Rambling Ranger was directed by Dell Henderson.
Who stars in The Rambling Ranger?
The principal cast of The Rambling Ranger includes Jack Hoxie, Dorothy Gulliver, C.E. Anderson, Monty Montague Jr., Charles Avery.
When was The Rambling Ranger released and how long is it?
The Rambling Ranger was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.