Greenhide
Out of boredom, a high society girl visits her father's outback cattle station. After several adventures involving a gang of ruthless cattle duffers, she falls in love with the manager of the station. Only part of this silent film survives today.
Running Time
35 mins
Year
1926
Kanopy ID
2430518
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