South of Death Valley (1949)
When Steve Downey arrives to reopen his brother-in-law's gold mine, he finds a war between the ranchers and the miners. Ashton has had the water poisoned killing cattle. When Ashton's men find Steve's hat, they kill Tom Tavish and frame Steve for the murder. Escaping jail the Durango Kid goes into action.
Director:
Ray Nazarro
Writer:
Earle Snell
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Charles Starrett as Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid |
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Gail Davis as Molly Tavish |
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Fred F. Sears as Sam Ashton |
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Lee Roberts as Scotty Tavish |
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Richard Emory as Tommy Tavish |
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Clayton Moore as Henchman Brad |
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Tommy Duncan as Tommy, Band Leader |
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Smiley Burnette as Self |
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Jack Evans as Townsman (uncredited) |
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Chuck Hamilton as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Kermit Maynard as Henchman (uncredited) |
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George Morrell as Townsman (uncredited) |
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Jason Robards Sr. as Major Porter Mullen (uncredited) |
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Robert Robinson as Townsman (uncredited) |
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George Sowards as Townsman (uncredited) |
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Blackie Whiteford as Townsman (uncredited) |
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Al Wyatt Sr. as Henchman (uncredited) |
| Writing | Earle Snell | Screenplay |
| Writing | James Gruen | Story |
| Directing | Ray Nazarro | Director |
| Sound | Lambert E. Day | Sound |
| Production | Jack Fier | Production Manager |
| Camera | Fayte M. Browne | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Gilbert Kay | Assistant Director |
| Production | Colbert Clark | Producer |
| Editing | Paul Borofsky | Editor |
| Art | George Montgomery | Set Decoration |
| Art | Charles Clague | Art Direction |