On the Border

Here's new thrills for the Western fans- with Rinty in his first Vitaphone production.

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A Mexico/United States border patrol officer is aided by his police dog, Rinty.

Released: Mar 14, 1930

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Rin-Tin-Tin

Rinty

Armida

Pepita

John Litel

Dave (as John B. Litel)

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