Code of the Cow Country (1927)
DOWN BUT NOT OUT! The odds were against him, but with life itself at stake Buddy puts up a fight that reaches the heights of gripping drama.
Jim West, foreman of John Calhoun's ranch, falls in love with Helen, the boss's daughter, after rescuing her from a runaway horse. Her brother, Ted, falls into the companionship of Bill Jackson, a notorious gambler and saloon keeper, who persuades Ted to sign I. O. U.'s while under the influence of alcohol. Jim, in company with Red Irwin, a tough deputy sheriff, confronts the gambler and forces a confession. Jackson plans a raid on the Calhoun cattle, forcing Ted to be his ally. Dolores, a dancehall girl, overhears the plot and tells Jim, causing Helen to misunderstand his motives.
Director: Oscar Apfel
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 19, 1927
Cast
- Buddy Roosevelt - Jim West
- Hank Bell - Red Irwin
- Elsa Benham - Helen Calhoun
- Melbourne MacDowell - John Calhoun
- James Sheridan - Ted Calhoun
- Richard Neill - Bill Jackson
- Walter Maly - Dutch Moore
- Frank Ellis - Tallas
- Ruth Royce - Dolores
Screenplay
- Wilton West (Story)
- Betty Burbridge (Scenario Writer)
Production: Action Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Oscar Apfel
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Code of the Cow Country about?
- Jim West, foreman of John Calhoun's ranch, falls in love with Helen, the boss's daughter, after rescuing her from a runaway horse. Her brother, Ted, falls into the companionship of Bill Jackson, a notorious gambler and saloon keeper, who persuades Ted to sign I. O. U.'s while under the influence of alcohol. Jim, in company with Red Irwin, a tough deputy sheriff, confronts the gambler and forces a confession. Jackson plans a raid on the Calhoun cattle, forcing Ted to be his ally. Dolores, a dancehall girl, overhears the plot and tells Jim, causing Helen to misunderstand his motives.
- Who directed Code of the Cow Country?
- Code of the Cow Country was directed by Oscar Apfel.
- Who stars in Code of the Cow Country?
- Code of the Cow Country stars Buddy Roosevelt, Hank Bell, Elsa Benham, Melbourne MacDowell, James Sheridan, Richard Neill.
- How long is Code of the Cow Country?
- Code of the Cow Country has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Code of the Cow Country?
- Code of the Cow Country is a Western film.
- Where was Code of the Cow Country produced?
- Code of the Cow Country was produced in United States of America.