Ranson's Folly (1926)
U. S. Cavalry Lieutenant Ranson belittles the exploits of a bandit known as "The Red Rider," and boasts to his fellow officers that he could hold up a stagecoach with a pair of scissors. And rides out and does so. But the next day, the postmaster, returning from a neighboring town, is also held up and his bodyguard is killed. Ranson is arrested on suspicion and placed on trial. But at the trial suspicion point to Cahill, post trader, and father of Ranson's sweetheart, Mary. In order to save him, Ranson pleads guilty but, in return and knowing that his daughter loves Ranson, Cahill admits he is "The Red Rider." Meanwhile, the real "Red Rider" is still at large.
Director: Sidney Olcott
Genre: Western, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: May 30, 1926
Cast
- Richard Barthelmess - Lt. Ranson
- Dorothy Mackaill - Mary Cahill
- Anders Randolf - The Post Trader
- Pat Hartigan - Sgt. Clancy
- William Bailey - Lt. Crosby
- Brooks Benedict - Lt. Curtis
Screenplay
Production: Inspiration Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Olcott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ranson's Folly about?
- U. S. Cavalry Lieutenant Ranson belittles the exploits of a bandit known as "The Red Rider," and boasts to his fellow officers that he could hold up a stagecoach with a pair of scissors. And rides out and does so. But the next day, the postmaster, returning from a neighboring town, is also held up and his bodyguard is killed. Ranson is arrested on suspicion and placed on trial. But at the trial suspicion point to Cahill, post trader, and father of Ranson's sweetheart, Mary. In order to save him, Ranson pleads guilty but, in return and knowing that his daughter loves Ranson, Cahill admits he is "The Red Rider." Meanwhile, the real "Red Rider" is still at large.
- Who directed Ranson's Folly?
- Ranson's Folly was directed by Sidney Olcott.
- Who stars in Ranson's Folly?
- Ranson's Folly stars Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Mackaill, Anders Randolf, Pat Hartigan, William Bailey, Brooks Benedict.
- How long is Ranson's Folly?
- Ranson's Folly has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Ranson's Folly?
- Ranson's Folly is a Western, Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Ranson's Folly produced?
- Ranson's Folly was produced in United States of America.