Three Godfathers(1936)
On the brink of hell...a baby's smile came into the darkened souls of three bad men!
Three Godfathers Synopsis
In a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. As the mother dies, she begs the men to take care of her infant. The fugitives want to save the baby -- but to do so, they'll have to travel back to New Jerusalem, where they are wanted men. Remade as 3 Godfathers (1949).
Three Godfathers (1936) is a action, drama and western film directed by Richard Boleslawski, released on March 6, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan and Irene Hervey. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Boleslawski
- Writers:
- Peter B. Kyne, Manuel Seff, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Producers:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Three Godfathers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chester Morris
as Robert 'Bob' Sangster
Lewis Stone
as James 'Doc' Underwood
Walter Brennan
as Samuel 'Gus' Barton
Irene Hervey
as Molly
Sidney Toler
as Professor Amos Snape
Dorothy Tree
as Blackie Winters
Roger Imhof
as Sheriff
Willard Robertson
as Reverend McLane
Robert Livingston
as Frank Benson
John Sheehan
as Ed Barrow
- Joseph Marievsky
Joseph Marievsky
as Pedro
Victor Potel
as 'Buck Tooth'
Key crew
Directed by Richard Boleslawski, written by Peter B. Kyne, Manuel Seff and Edward E. Paramore Jr., produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Explore more Action titles
Three Godfathers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 18 ratings.
You may also like
3:10 to Yuma
1957
The Magnificent Seven
1960
Silverado
1985
Little Caesar
1931
Hombre
1967
El Dorado
1966
Bad Day at Black Rock
1955
Broken Lance
1954
The Train Robbers
1973
Return of the Bad Men
1948
First Cow
2020
The Cowboys
1972
Meek's Cutoff
2011
Hud
1963
Into the West
1992
The Legend of Zorro
2005
The Last Sunset
1961
The Black Pirate
1926
Union Pacific
1939
No Name on the Bullet
1959
Movies similar to Three Godfathers
Den of Thieves
2018
Tank Girl
1995
Young Guns II
1990
The Eye
2008
Broken Arrow
1996
The Longest Yard
2005
The Princess and the Warrior
2000
The Twelve Jurors
1963
Assault on Precinct 13
2005
Cottonmouth
2025
Pathfinder
2007
Thelma & Louise
1991
The Vanishing
1993
A Tornado in the Saddle
1942
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Return of the Jedi
1983
Gerry
2002
Hulk
2003
Bandidas
2006
Cape Fear
1991
Three Godfathers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Three Godfathers online?
+
Three Godfathers (1936) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Three Godfathers?
+
The main cast of Three Godfathers (1936) includes Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan, Irene Hervey and Sidney Toler. The film was directed by Richard Boleslawski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Three Godfathers released?
+
Three Godfathers was released on March 6, 1936 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Three Godfathers worth watching?
+
Three Godfathers (1936) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.