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The Big Diamond Robbery (1929)
A ranch foreman is assigned to escort his employer's daughter from the big city back to the ranch. The girl is carrying the valuable Regent diamond and the pair become the target of a gang of thieves.
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A ranch foreman is assigned to escort his employer's daughter from the big city back to the ranch. The girl is carrying the valuable Regent diamond and the pair become the target of a gang of thieves.
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Genre:Western
Written By:John Twist
In Theaters:5/13/1929
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Runtime:65 minutes
Studio:Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
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