By Vlad Zakh · August 10, 2026
Fred Kohler was one of the silent and early sound era’s most feared screen villains, a hulking presence in dozens of westerns and adventure films. The Plainsman pits Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill against gunrunners, The Texas Rangers has two former outlaws hunting their old partners, Underworld sees a Chicago gangster’s empire crumble, and Hell’s Heroes has three outlaws sacrifice themselves for an orphaned baby. The Iron Horse and Behind the Door round out the list.
01 Fred Kohler features in this western where Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody fight gunrunners supplying weapons to hostile tribes.
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille · 1h 53m · Rated NR
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02 Fred Kohler features in this western about two former outlaws who join the Texas Rangers and have to confront their own criminal past.
Directed by King Vidor · 1h 38m · Rated NR
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03 Fred Kohler features in this silent crime drama where a ruthless Chicago gangster's empire begins to crumble because of jealousy, betrayal and a rival.
Directed by Josef von Sternberg · 1h 27m · Rated NR
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04 Three outlaws fleeing a botched robbery sacrifice themselves to save an orphaned infant in the desert.
Directed by William Wyler · 1h 08m · Rated NR
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05 Fred Kohler appears as railroad workers race to finish the transcontinental line despite sabotage and danger.
Directed by John Ford · 2h 29m
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06 A sea captain's wife is captured by a German U-boat crew, setting him on a harrowing path of revenge.
Directed by Irvin Willat · 1h 13m · Rated NR
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