A Rider of the Plains 1931

Overview

A Rider of the Plains is a 1931 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy. The production features a cast including Tom Tyler, Lilian Bond, and Al Bridge. The story follows a man named Blackie Saunders and his young partner, Sandy, as they arrive in the town of Indian Springs. Upon their arrival, Blackie encounters an old friend named Jim. Although the two men previously rode together on the wrong side of the law, Jim has since become the local Parson. Blackie, however, continues to be known by a reputation as a killer. The townspeople eventually determine that Blackie is not a suitable guardian for the boy, leading Jim to convince Blackie to leave Sandy in his care. Shortly after Blackie departs from Indian Springs, the local express office is robbed. Consequently, the residents of the town assume that Blackie is responsible for the crime. The film has a runtime of 57 minutes and was released in the United States on May 3, 1931.