Breed of Courage (1927)
During a feud between remote families, a dog saves the day.
Top billed cast
- Ranger the DogRanger
- Sam NelsonAlan Haliday
Jean FenwickClaire Dean
Stanton HeckWes McQuinn
Ethan LaidlawBrack McQuinn
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