Cavalier of the West is a 1931 American Western film written and directed by John P. McCarthy.

Distributed by State Rights, Weiss Bros. and Artclass Pictures Corp., the film was released in the US on November 15, 1931,[2] and marked the acting debut of five-year old Elena Verdugo, in an uncredited appearance.

[3] Captain John Allister of the United States Cavalry discovers Deputy Sheriff "Red" Greeley and four companions in the act of attacking a group of Indians.

Through a ruse, John proves that their accusation that the Indians were rustling horses was merely an excuse to steal the gold that the Indians were transporting to El Rio.

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