

On the Border
“Here's new thrills for the Western fans- with Rinty in his first Vitaphone production.”
Synopsis
A Mexico/United States border patrol officer is aided by his police dog, Rinty.
Top Cast
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March 14, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward
- Original Title
- On the Border
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. McGann
Lillie Hayward
William Rees
Department Leadership Roster
William C. McGann
Director
William Rees
Director of Photography
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Border
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Border about?
A Mexico/United States border patrol officer is aided by his police dog, Rinty.
Who directed On the Border?
On the Border was directed by William C. McGann.
Who stars in On the Border?
The principal cast of On the Border includes Rin-Tin-Tin, Armida, John Litel, Philo McCullough, Bruce Covington.
When was On the Border released and how long is it?
On the Border was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 46m.




















