Ace of the Law
1924-10-26 · 50 min · ★ 9.0
Ranger Bill Kennedy rescues Mildred from the clutches of wicked rancher 'Black' Muller.
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- Directors
- Louis King
- Production companies
- Anchor Film Distributors, Inc.
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Peggy O'DayMildred Mitchell
Lew Meehan"Black" MullerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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