Code of the Cow Country (1927)

Code of the Cow Country

1927

Western

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Oscar Apfel

Cast

Buddy Roosevelt as Jim West

Elsa Benham as Helen Calhoun

Frank Ellis as Tallas

Hank Bell as Red Irwin

James Sheridan as Ted Calhoun

Melbourne MacDowell as John Calhoun

Richard Neill as Bill Jackson

Ruth Royce as Dolores