The Royal Rider (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, The Royal Rider is a western film directed by Harry Joe Brown, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Dick Scott takes his Wild West show to the Balkan kingdom of Alvania where the boy king of the country commands the troupe to give a performance. The king is greatly impressed with the American cowboys and makes them his palace guard. The prime minister starts a revolution, and Dick and the Americans put it down. The boy king sanctions a romance between Scott and Ruth Elliott, the royal governess.
Who’s in it. The Royal Rider stars Ken Maynard as Dick Scott, Olive Hasbrouck as Ruth Elliott, Philippe De Lacy as King Michael XI and Theodore Lorch as Prime Minister, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Rider tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Rider (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Royal Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Royal Rider?
- The Royal Rider stars Ken Maynard, Olive Hasbrouck, Philippe De Lacy, Theodore Lorch and Joseph Burke.