Drunk Dick swears he will marry the first woman he sees, who happens to be Ruth, sister of his murdered friend and heir to the ranch. She refuses but hires Dick and his buddies to protect her from Stack who claims to have bought the ranch.

Alright, so you're thinking about digging up some old films? The Light of Western Stars from 1930 is… an experience. If you’re a big fan of early talkies, or just curious how Westerns felt before John Wayne really hit his stride, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, if you're looking for slick storytelling or fast act...

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"Alright, so you're thinking about digging up some old films? The Light of Western Stars from 1930 is… an experience. If you’re a big fan of early talkies, or just curious how Westerns felt before John Wayne really hit his stride, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, if you're looking for slick storytelling or fast action, you’ll probably find this one a bit of a slow roll. It's definitely not for everyone, especially if you get impatient with vintage pacing. The whole thing kicks off with Dick..."
William Slavens McNutt, Grover Jones, Zane Grey, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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