The Riding Renegade (1928)

Western | 18 February 1928

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HISTORY

The 24 Sep 1927 Exhibitors Herald reported that the upcoming film, provisionally titled The Renegade, was currently in preparation at FBO Studios in Hollywood, CA. Two weeks later, a production chart in the 6 Oct 1927 Hollywood Vagabond listed the project as completed.
       According to the 21 Jan 1928 Motion Picture News, the film was scheduled for a 19 Feb 1928 release under its new title, The Riding Renegade. However, the 1929 Motion Picture News Booking Guide listed the opening date as 18 Feb 1928. Public response was mixed, based on exhibitor reports in the 15 Sep 1928, 6 Oct 1928, and 10 Nov 1928 issues of Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World.
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The 24 Sep 1927 Exhibitors Herald reported that the upcoming film, provisionally titled The Renegade, was currently in preparation at FBO Studios in Hollywood, CA. Two weeks later, a production chart in the 6 Oct 1927 Hollywood Vagabond listed the project as completed.
       According to the 21 Jan 1928 Motion Picture News, the film was scheduled for a 19 Feb 1928 release under its new title, The Riding Renegade. However, the 1929 Motion Picture News Booking Guide listed the opening date as 18 Feb 1928. Public response was mixed, based on exhibitor reports in the 15 Sep 1928, 6 Oct 1928, and 10 Nov 1928 issues of Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World.

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Exhibitors Herald
24 Sep 1927
p. 52
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
15 Sep 1928
p. 53
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
6 Oct 1928
p. 59
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
10 Nov 1928
p. 59
Film Daily
27 Oct 1927
p. 7
Hollywood Vagabond
6 Oct 1927
p. 7
Motion Picture News
21 Jan 1928
p. 202-D
Motion Picture News Booking Guide
1929
p. 145
CAST
PRODUCTION CREDITS
NAME
PARENT COMPANY
PRODUCTION COMPANY
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
NAME
CREDITED AS
CREDIT
DIRECTORS
Frederick Fleck
Asst dir
WRITERS
Story and cont
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charles Boyle
Photog
FILM EDITOR
Film ed
DETAILS
Alternate Title:
The Renegade
Release Date:
18 February 1928
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
F.B.O. Productions, Inc.
4 February 1928
LP24948
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
4,729
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Drifter Bob Taylor is adopted by an Indian tribe after he saves the life of Little Wolf, the son of Chief White Cloud. Bob and Little Wolf prevent outlaws Pete Hobart and Ed Stacey from robbing a stagecoach by riding away with the strongbox and passenger Janet Reynolds. However, Bob is arrested for robbery by his father, Sheriff Jim Taylor, allowing Hobart to escape with the strongbox after wounding Little Wolf. The sheriff eventually realizes that Bob is innocent and goes in pursuit of Stacey and Hobart. When the two bandits overpower Sheriff Taylor, Bob and the Indians come to the ...

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Drifter Bob Taylor is adopted by an Indian tribe after he saves the life of Little Wolf, the son of Chief White Cloud. Bob and Little Wolf prevent outlaws Pete Hobart and Ed Stacey from robbing a stagecoach by riding away with the strongbox and passenger Janet Reynolds. However, Bob is arrested for robbery by his father, Sheriff Jim Taylor, allowing Hobart to escape with the strongbox after wounding Little Wolf. The sheriff eventually realizes that Bob is innocent and goes in pursuit of Stacey and Hobart. When the two bandits overpower Sheriff Taylor, Bob and the Indians come to the rescue.

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