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.
Okay, so, The Lone Star Ranger from 1930. If you’re a purist for *really* old Westerns or just curious about what movies were like back then, you might find some charm here. For anyone expecting fast action or complex plots, honestly, you're gonna have a tough time. It’s definitely a period piece, in more ways than one...
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A.F. Erickson
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"Okay, so, The Lone Star Ranger from 1930. If you’re a purist for *really* old Westerns or just curious about what movies were like back then, you might find some charm here. For anyone expecting fast action or complex plots, honestly, you're gonna have a tough time. It’s definitely a period piece, in more ways than one. 🕰️ The story follows Buck Duane, played by George O'Brien. He shoots a fella in self-defense, which naturally lands him in a whole heap of trouble. Suddenly, he's accused of al..."
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