Code of the Cow Country
“DOWN BUT NOT OUT! The odds were against him, but with life itself at stake Buddy puts up a fight that reaches the heights of gripping drama.”
Synopsis
Jim West, foreman of John Calhoun's ranch, falls in love with Helen, the boss's daughter, after rescuing her from a runaway horse. Her brother, Ted, falls into the companionship of Bill Jackson, a notorious gambler and saloon keeper, who persuades Ted to sign I. O. U.'s while under the influence of alcohol. Jim, in company with Red Irwin, a tough deputy sheriff, confronts the gambler and forces a confession. Jackson plans a raid on the Calhoun cattle, forcing Ted to be his ally. Dolores, a dancehall girl, overhears the plot and tells Jim, causing Helen to misunderstand his motives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilton West, Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- Code of the Cow Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Action Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Wilton West, Betty Burbridge
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Code of the Cow Country
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What is Code of the Cow Country about?
Jim West, foreman of John Calhoun's ranch, falls in love with Helen, the boss's daughter, after rescuing her from a runaway horse. Her brother, Ted, falls into the companionship of Bill Jackson, a notorious gambler and saloon keeper, who persuades Ted to sign I. O. U.'s while under the influence of alcohol. Jim, in company with Red Irwin, a tough deputy sheriff, confronts the gambler and forces a confession. Jackson plans a raid on the Calhoun cattle, forcing Ted to be his ally. Dolores, a dancehall girl, overhears the plot and tells Jim, causing Helen to misunderstand his motives.
Who directed Code of the Cow Country?
Code of the Cow Country was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in Code of the Cow Country?
The principal cast of Code of the Cow Country includes Buddy Roosevelt, Hank Bell, Elsa Benham, Melbourne MacDowell, James Sheridan.
When was Code of the Cow Country released and how long is it?
Code of the Cow Country was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Code of the Cow Country?
Code of the Cow Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).