The Lone Avenger (DVD)

Cal Weston returns home after a long absence to visit his banker father, only to discover that he has just committed suicide and the bank is broke. No one recognizes him as the dead man's son but Cal, observing that the gun was in his left-handed father's right hand, realizes that it was murder and not suicide. Hiding his true identity, Cal is determined to uncover the real killer and clear his father's name.

Ken Maynard began his career as a circus and rodeo rider, eventually making his way to Hollywood. He found early success in a number of silent westerns, and made a smooth transition as the talkies gained prominence. Arguably the first singing cowboy on the silver screen, Maynard performed with an unpolished and authentic style. With his faithful horse Tarzan, he enjoyed a long, successful career in Westerns through the 20s, 30s and 40s, appearing in over 300 films.

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