Official movie poster for The Lawless Nineties (1936), a western film

The Lawless Nineties(1936)

5.5(12)55m1936-02-15
Western

The Lawless Nineties Synopsis

Federal Agents Tipton and Bridger have been sent to Wyoming where the vote on statehood is imminent. Plummer and his gang are out to make sure the vote fails. When Plummer's men kill Bridger, Tipton fights on. He sends fake telegrams that trap some of Plummer's men. Then he organizes the ranchers and on election day they descend on the town barricaded by Plummer's gang.

The Lawless Nineties (1936) is a western film directed by Joseph Kane, released on February 15, 1936 with a runtime of 55m. It stars John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Harry Woods and George 'Gabby' Hayes. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.

Director:
Joseph Kane
Writers:
Scott Pembroke, Joseph F. Poland
Production:
Republic Pictures
Status:
Released

The Lawless Nineties Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 12 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

John Wayne teams up, again, with Gabby Hayes in this tale of Wyoming's entry into the United States. Undercover federal agent "Tipton" arrives to discover, though, that there are plenty of big noises against the union - not least the ruthless "Plummer" (Harry Woods) who is using every means at his disposal to intimidate the voters and to wreck the proposed plebiscite. Plenty of gunpoint diplomacy and duplicity keep…

Reviewed on June 19, 2022

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The Lawless Nineties – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in The Lawless Nineties?

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The main cast of The Lawless Nineties (1936) includes John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Harry Woods, George 'Gabby' Hayes and Al Bridge. The film was directed by Joseph Kane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Lawless Nineties released?

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The Lawless Nineties was released on February 15, 1936 and runs for 55m.

Is The Lawless Nineties worth watching?

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The Lawless Nineties (1936) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.