Rinty of the Desert
Rinty of the Desert

Rinty of the Desert

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1928
0h 54m
9.0(1 votes)
Adventure
Family

Overview

Rinty rescues heroine June and hero Pat from all manner of desert dangers, both natural and man-made. The film's high point of tension finds the canine star rescuing Nye from a deep pit.

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