The Lone Star Ranger
“A soul stirring pulse-beating action drama of the old Southwest...The double-barrelled romance of a dreamy girl and a delightful bandit.”
Synopsis
After shooting a man in self-defense, Buck Duane finds himself accused of many crimes, none of which he committed. In order to prove his innocence, he joins the Texas Rangers, and also hopes to win the approval and hand of Mary Aldridge, a girl from the East. He is assigned to round up a gang of cattle rustlers who are, unknown by Mary. led by her father.
Top Cast
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George O'Brien
Buck Duane
Sue Carol
Mary Aldridge
Walter McGrail
Phil Lawson
Warren Hymer
Bowery Kid
Russell Simpson
Colonel John Aldridge
Roy Stewart
Texas Ranger Captain McNally
Lee Shumway
Henchman Red Cane
Colin Chase
Tom Laramie
Richard Alexander
Henchman
Joel Franz
Hank Jones
Joe Rickson
Henchman
Oliver Eckhardt
Lem Parker
Caroline Rankin
Mrs. Parker
Elizabeth Patterson
Sarah Martin
Billy Butts
Bill Jones
Delmar Watson
Baby Jones
William Steele
First Deputy
Bob Fleming
Second Deputy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.F. Erickson
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane Grey
- Original Title
- The Lone Star Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.F. Erickson
Zane Grey
Department Leadership Roster
A.F. Erickson
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lone Star Ranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lone Star Ranger about?
After shooting a man in self-defense, Buck Duane finds himself accused of many crimes, none of which he committed. In order to prove his innocence, he joins the Texas Rangers, and also hopes to win the approval and hand of Mary Aldridge, a girl from the East. He is assigned to round up a gang of cattle rustlers who are, unknown by Mary. led by her father.
Who directed The Lone Star Ranger?
The Lone Star Ranger was directed by A.F. Erickson.
Who stars in The Lone Star Ranger?
The principal cast of The Lone Star Ranger includes George O'Brien, Sue Carol, Walter McGrail, Warren Hymer, Russell Simpson.
When was The Lone Star Ranger released and how long is it?
The Lone Star Ranger was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is The Lone Star Ranger based on a book or true story?
The Lone Star Ranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lone Star Ranger?
The Lone Star Ranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).