The Light of Western Stars
1930, English. Directed by Otto Brower & Edwin H. Knopf.
Rousing Outdoor Romance --- Like "The Virginian"
A friend of Dick Bailey is killed by a mysterious assailant, whom Dick suspects to be Stack, who is in league with the crooked sheriff. Out on a spree Dick swears he will marry the first woman he sees, who happens to be Ruth Hammond, sister of his dead friend, arriving to take charge of the Hammond ranch. Revolted by his rough proposal,she fires him as the Hammond foreman and she proceeds to the ranch. Stack informs her he has purchased the ranch for the payment of the back-due taxes, and she relents and rehires Dick and his friends to aid her in her fight against Stack.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 April 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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What The Light of Western Stars is based on
The Light of Western Stars is adapted from a novel.
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The Light of Western Stars runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Light of Western Stars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light of Western Stars?
If you liked The Light of Western Stars, try Monte Walsh, Ramrod, The Stalking Moon.
Who directed The Light of Western Stars?
The Light of Western Stars (1930) was directed by Otto Brower and Edwin H. Knopf and stars Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Harry Green.
What is The Light of Western Stars based on?
The Light of Western Stars is adapted from a novel.