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Rinty of the Desert
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Rinty of the Desert

1928-04-20 · 54 min · ★ 9.0

Adventure · Family

Rinty rescues heroine June and hero Pat from all manner of desert dangers, both natural and man-made. The film's high point of tension finds the canine star rescuing Nye from a deep pit.

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Directors
D. Ross Lederman
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Rin-Tin-TinRin-Tin-TinRinty
Audrey FerrisAudrey FerrisJune Marlow
Carroll NyeCarroll NyePat
Paul PanzerPaul PanzerMike Doyle
Otto HoffmanOtto HoffmanPop Marlow

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