Rinty — On the Border Character Profile

About Rinty

Don José's dog who detects concealed Chinese workers in Farrell's trucks. Forms a bond with Dave, successfully rescues him from capture, and ultimately apprehends Farrell during his escape attempt.

Rinty — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Rin-Tin-Tin

Appears in

On the Border (1930)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Rinty — Family Loyal Companion — Don José (Bruce Covington)

  Rinty serves as Don José's loyal dog and property guardian.

• Rinty — Conflict Adversary — Farrell (Philo McCullough)

  Rinty directly confronts and subdues Farrell during the climax.

• Rinty — Alliance Co-Conspirators — Pepita (Armida)

  Pepita and Rinty form a cooperative partnership to uncover the smuggling ring.

• Rinty — Alliance Rescuer — Dusty (William Irving)

  Rinty assists the undercover agents by rescuing Dusty's partner.

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More characters from On the Border

• Pepita (Armida)
• Dave (as John B. Litel) (John Litel)
• Border Patrol Commander (Walter Miller)
• Farrell (Philo McCullough)
• Don José (Bruce Covington)
• Dusty (William Irving)