The Man From Oklahoma (Silent) (1926) / Breed of the West (1930)

The Man From Oklahoma (1926, B&W, 52 minutes, Silent): A cowboy from Oklahoma wanders into the Double O Ranch in Arizona and quickly finds trouble. The ranch foreman, Sam Stallings, is embezzling and has ordered a murder to help cover his crimes. He also intends to kidnap and marry the ranch's owner Rita. Fearing interference from the Oklahoman, Sam lays a deadly trap for the stranger. Starring Jack Perrin, Josephine Hill, Lew Mehan; Directed by Harry Webb.

Breed of the West (1930, B&W, 58 minutes): Trouble is brewing between the cowboys at the O-C Ranch and its ruthless foreman "Longrope" Wheeler. Even the well-liked top-hand Wally Weldon is not immune from Wheeler's bullying. The thug convinces ranch owner Col. Sterner to fire Wally. Wandering the range, the cowpoke discovers that Wheeler plans to rob the Sterner ranch and rides back for a climatic showdown. Starring Wally Wales, Buzz Barton, Virginia Browne Fair; Directed by Alvin J . Neitz.

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