Ralph is the tenderfoot sweetheart of the daughter of a ranch owner who is being put out of his ranch by some unmanageable cowboys who shoot on sight..

Riders of the Purple Cows is a compelling narrative that captures the nuances of small-town life in a 1920s American setting. Set against the backdrop of a ranch threatened by ruthless cowboys, the film explores the intertwining lives of Ralph, a delicate and inexperienced young man, and the daughter of the ranch owner...

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Ralph Ceder

Victor Heerman
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"Riders of the Purple Cows is a compelling narrative that captures the nuances of small-town life in a 1920s American setting. Set against the backdrop of a ranch threatened by ruthless cowboys, the film explores the intertwining lives of Ralph, a delicate and inexperienced young man, and the daughter of the ranch owner, whose family is facing an uncertain future. The story begins with Ralph's arrival at the ranch. He is immediately captivated by the daughter, embodying the ideal of a tenderfoot..."
Tiny Ward
Frank Capra, John A. Waldron, Rob Wagner
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