The Canyon of Adventure

April. 21,1928      
Rating:
4.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Steven Bancroft, a young officer in the U. S. Calvary, is given the assignment of ensuring that dirty-work by agents of Spain, Mexico or Russian aren't going to keep statehood-for-California from becoming a reality. Bancroft uses his guns to settle any debates regarding international laws.

Ken Maynard as  Steven Bancroft
Virginia Brown Faire as  Dolores Castanares
Eric Mayne as  Don Miguel Castanares
Theodore Lorch as  Don Alfredo Villegas
Billy Franey as  Buzzard Koke
Slim Whitaker as  Slim Burke

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Reviews

Mjeteconer
1928/04/21

Just perfect...

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BoardChiri
1928/04/22

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

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BelSports
1928/04/23

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Bumpy Chip
1928/04/24

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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