On the Border (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, On the Border is a drama, family and western film directed by William C. McGann, running about 46 minutes. “Here's new thrills for the Western fans- with Rinty in his first Vitaphone production.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Mexico/United States border patrol officer is aided by his police dog, Rinty.
Who’s in it. On the Border stars Rin-Tin-Tin as Rinty, Armida as Pepita, John Litel as Dave (as John B. Litel) and Philo McCullough as Farrell, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Border page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Border tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Border (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Border change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in On the Border?
- On the Border stars Rin-Tin-Tin, Armida, John Litel, Philo McCullough and Bruce Covington.
- When was On the Border released?
- On the Border was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.