Shadow Ranch (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1930, Shadow Ranch is an action, music and western film directed by Louis King, running about 64 minutes. “ALL-TALKING Whirlwind Western” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Summoned to Shadow Ranch by his friend Ranny Williams, Sim Baldwin arrives to find Ranny has been ambushed and murdered. Sim learns ranch owner Ruth Cameron is under pressure to sell out to Dan Blake, as the dam on the ranch controls the town's water supply. Vowing to avenge his old friend's death, Sim takes up Ruth's fight and incurs Blake's hostility.
Who’s in it. Shadow Ranch stars Buck Jones as Sim Baldwin, Marguerite De La Motte as Ruth Cameron, Kate Price as Maggie Murphy and Albert J. Smith as Dan Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shadow Ranch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Ranch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Ranch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Ranch (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow Ranch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow Ranch worth watching?
- Shadow Ranch holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow Ranch?
- Shadow Ranch stars Buck Jones, Marguerite De La Motte, Kate Price, Albert J. Smith and Frank Rice.
- When was Shadow Ranch released?
- Shadow Ranch was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.
