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The Desperate Game (1926)

Movie ★ 8.0 51 min

Jim Wesley returns from college with a silk shirt and eastern ways, earning the contempt of the cowpunchers on his father's ranch. With a little hard riding and fancy roping, however, Jim proves himself to be a regular guy. Jim's father is involved in a dispute over water rights with Adam Grayson, a neighboring rancher, and the two men decide to settle the disagreement by a marriage between Jim and Grayson's daughter, Marguerite. The young people refuse, but when Marguerite is attacked by a rejected suitor, Jim comes quickly to her rescue.

Joseph Franz Director Milburn Morante Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 14, 1926
Runtime
51 min
IMDb
tt0016778
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Desperate Game about?
Jim Wesley returns from college with a silk shirt and eastern ways, earning the contempt of the cowpunchers on his father's ranch. With a little hard riding and fancy roping, however, Jim proves himself to be a regular guy. Jim's father is involved in a dispute over water rights with Adam Grayson, a neighboring rancher, and the two men decide to settle the disagreement by a marriage between Jim and Grayson's daughter, Marguerite. The young people refuse, but when Marguerite is attacked by a rejected suitor, Jim comes quickly to her rescue.
Who directed The Desperate Game?
The Desperate Game was directed by Joseph Franz, Milburn Morante.
Who stars in The Desperate Game?
The Desperate Game stars Pete Morrison, Lightning the Horse, Dolores Gardner, Jim Welch.
When was The Desperate Game released?
The Desperate Game is a 1926 action, adventure, drama, romance, western film.
Where can I watch The Desperate Game?
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