Skedaddle Gold (1927)
Western | 31 July 1927
Cast:
Wally Wales , Betty Baker, Robert Burns [ More ]Director:
Richard ThorpeWriters:
Frank L. Inghram, James French DorranceCinematographer:
Ray RiesProduction Company:
Action Pictures, Inc.Kent Blake, a deputy sheriff, is about to arrest some claim jumpers when Oakley, the owner, frightens off the villains by causing a landslide, thus uncovering a rich new vein. He tries to persuade Kent to resign his job and take up prospecting with him, but the sheriff sends word for him to arrest dope smugglers on the border, and he foils their efforts. Martin, a lawyer, wins the confidence of Wanda Preston, whom Kent loves, and steals the evidence against the smugglers, forcing Kent to resign. Martin convinces Wanda that she is a potential grand opera star and takes her to the city to study. Kent finds her disillusioned there, thrashes Martin, and takes Wanda home to be his ...
Kent Blake, a deputy sheriff, is about to arrest some claim jumpers when Oakley, the owner, frightens off the villains by causing a landslide, thus uncovering a rich new vein. He tries to persuade Kent to resign his job and take up prospecting with him, but the sheriff sends word for him to arrest dope smugglers on the border, and he foils their efforts. Martin, a lawyer, wins the confidence of Wanda Preston, whom Kent loves, and steals the evidence against the smugglers, forcing Kent to resign. Martin convinces Wanda that she is a potential grand opera star and takes her to the city to study. Kent finds her disillusioned there, thrashes Martin, and takes Wanda home to be his wife.
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