Rider of Mystery Ranch

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Rider of Mystery Ranch
Directed by Denver Dixon
Produced byDenver Dixon
Starring Art Mix
Production
company
Distributed by Aywon Film Corporation
Release date
  • May 3, 1924 (1924-05-03)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rider of Mystery Ranch is a 1924 American silent film directed by Denver Dixon, and starring Art Mix. It premiered on May 3, 1924, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Production

In early April 1924 it was announced that Los Angeles distributor R.D. Lewis had acquired the distribution rights to the film, after he moved there from Oklahoma City. It was part of a six-picture deal of Art Mix films, which included Ace of Cactus Range and South of Santa Fe . [2]

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References

  1. "Rider of Mystery Ranch". American Film Institute. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  2. H.E.N. (April 5, 1924). "The Pacific Coast". Exhibitors Herald. p. 72. Retrieved November 30, 2019. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg