Don José — On the Border Character Profile

About Don José

Hacienda owner near the border. His property is targeted by Farrell, and he unknowingly sells it to the smuggler. His dog plays a crucial role in uncovering the operation.

Character Facts

Played by

Bruce Covington

Appears in

On the Border (1930)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Don José — Family Father — Pepita (Armida)

  Don José is Pepita's father and the owner of the hacienda.

• Don José — Family Loyal Companion — Rinty (Rin-Tin-Tin)

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

• Don José — Professional Deceptive Buyer — Farrell (Philo McCullough)

  Farrell manipulates Don José into selling his property under false pretenses.

• Don José — Social Local Resident — Dusty (William Irving)

  Dusty maintains a low-profile social presence in Don José's neighborhood.

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More characters from On the Border

• Rinty (Rin-Tin-Tin)
• Pepita (Armida)
• Dave (as John B. Litel) (John Litel)
• Border Patrol Commander (Walter Miller)
• Farrell (Philo McCullough)
• Dusty (William Irving)