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Ranson's Folly

  • 1926
  • Passed
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
55
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Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Mackaill in Ranson's Folly (1926)
DramaWestern

U. S. Cavalry Lieutenant Ranson belittles the exploits of a bandit known as "The Red Rider," and boasts to his fellow officers that he could hold up a stagecoach with a pair of scissors. And... Read allU. S. Cavalry Lieutenant Ranson belittles the exploits of a bandit known as "The Red Rider," and boasts to his fellow officers that he could hold up a stagecoach with a pair of scissors. And rides out and does so. But the next day, the postmaster, returning from a neighboring tow... Read allU. S. Cavalry Lieutenant Ranson belittles the exploits of a bandit known as "The Red Rider," and boasts to his fellow officers that he could hold up a stagecoach with a pair of scissors. And rides out and does so. But the next day, the postmaster, returning from a neighboring town, is also held up and his bodyguard is killed. Ranson is arrested on suspicion and placed... Read all

  • Director
    • Sidney Olcott
  • Writers
    • Richard Harding Davis
    • Lillie Hayward
  • Stars
    • Richard Barthelmess
    • Dorothy Mackaill
    • Anders Randolf
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    55
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sidney Olcott
    • Writers
      • Richard Harding Davis
      • Lillie Hayward
    • Stars
      • Richard Barthelmess
      • Dorothy Mackaill
      • Anders Randolf
    • 1User review
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    Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess
    • Lt. Ranson
    Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill
    • Mary Cahill
    Anders Randolf
    Anders Randolf
    • The Post Trader
    Pat Hartigan
    Pat Hartigan
    • Sgt. Clancy
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Lt. Crosby
    • (as William Norton Bailey)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Lt. Curtis
    C.C. Smith
    • Col. Bolland
    • (as Col. C.C. Smith USA)
    Pauline Neff
    Pauline Neff
    • Mrs. Bolland
    Billie Bennett
    • Mrs. Truesdale
    Frank Coffyn
    • Post Adjutant
    John S. Peters
    • Judge Advocate
    • (as Capt. John S. Peters USA)
    Taylor N. Duncan
    • Capt. Carr
    • (as Taylor Duncan)
    J.C. Fowler
    J.C. Fowler
    • Col. Patten
    • (as Jack Fowler)
    Edward W. Borman
    Edward W. Borman
    • Pop Henderson
    • (as E.W. Borman)
    Bud Pope
    • Abe Fisher
    Forrest Seabury
    Forrest Seabury
    • Drummer
    Chief Eagle Wing
    • Indian Pete
    Chief John Big Tree
    Chief John Big Tree
    • Chief Standing Bear
    • Director
      • Sidney Olcott
    • Writers
      • Richard Harding Davis
      • Lillie Hayward
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    5wes-connors

    Barthelmess and Olcott Play it Safe

    In the adventurous 1880s, gallant young U.S. Cavalryman Richard Barthelmess (as Ranson) fights Native American Indians, and courts pretty Dorothy Mackaill (as Mary Cahill), daughter of "Post Trader" Anders Randolf (as George Cahill). His fun-loving antics get him in trouble when Mr. Barthelmess masquerades as "The Red Rider", a bandit terrorizing the countryside. Then, when the real masked "Red Rider" commits a robbery and murder, Barthelmess is arrested for the crimes. Due to a shady past, Mr. Randolf also becomes a suspect. Poor Ms Mackaill may see either beau Barthelmess or daddy Randolf hanged! - A staid and safe offering from a big star (Barthelmess) and name director (Olcott).

    ***** Ranson's Folly (5/30/26) Sidney Olcott ~ Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Mackaill, Anders Randolf

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1926 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ransom's Folly
    • Production company
      • Inspiration Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 18m(78 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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