Movie Description
Pirates of the Prairie
(1942)Overview
In one of his better early Westerns, Tim Holt, as Deputy Marshal Larry Durant, is sent to Spencerville where a gang of vigilantes has been terrorizing the citizenry. Going undercover as a gunsmith, Larry quickly learns that the leader of the vigilantes, John Spencer (John Elliott), is an honest man who only seeks to establish law and order. The real brains behind the crimes, meanwhile, are revealed to be Spencer's brother-in-law, Lou Harmon (Roy Barcroft), and his chief henchman, Leighton (Charles King), who speculate in the coming of the railroad by forcing the townspeople to relinquish their land.
Featured Crew
Cast
Deputy Marshal Larry Durant
Ike
Helen Spencer
John Spencer
Lew Harmon
Rufe Jackson
Chief Surveyor Allen
Henchman Layton
Corbett / Shorty Carver (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitlePirates of the Prairie
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-11-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 57m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Western
