A Rider of the Plains
1931, English. Directed by John P. McCarthy.
Blackie Saunders and his young partner Sandy arrive in Indian Springs where Blackie meets his old friend Jim whom he once rode with on the wrong side of the law. Jim is now the Parson but Blackie still carries the reputation of a killer. When the townspeople decide Blackie is not a fit guardian for the boy, Jim convinces Blackie to leave the boy with him. But just after Blackie leaves town, the express office is robbed and it is assumed Blackie did it.
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 May 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wellyn Totman
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A Rider of the Plains runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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A Rider of the Plains isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Rider of the Plains?
If you liked A Rider of the Plains, try From Noon Till Three, Decision at Sundown, The Bravados.
Who directed A Rider of the Plains?
A Rider of the Plains (1931) was directed by John P. McCarthy and stars Tom Tyler, Lilian Bond, Al Bridge.