The Virginian

"You don't think I want to do this Molly? But you won't ask me to run away - "

5.6/1019291h 31mReleased

Western

A good-natured cowboy who is romancing the new schoolmarm has a crisis of conscience when he discovers his best friend is engaged in cattle rustling.

Released: Nov 9, 1929

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Gary Cooper

The Virginian

Walter Huston

Trampas

Richard Arlen

Steven 'Steve'

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