California Firebrand(1948)
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California Firebrand Synopsis
Directed by Philip Ford in 1948. When cowboy Monte Hale (Monte Hale) returns home to investigate his uncle's murder, he's mistaken for a fierce outlaw and is hired by the town's corrupt mayor, Lance Dawson (Douglas Evans), as the new sheriff. But Monte secretly works to undermine Dawson's land-grabbing schemes. Monte defends the feisty owner (Lorna Gray) of a gold mine that Dawson covets, although she is suspicious of the cowpoke's loyalties and demands that he prove himself.
California Firebrand (1948) is a western film directed by Philip Ford, released on April 1, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Paul Hurst and Alice Tyrrell. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Ford
- Writers:
- John K. Butler, James R. Webb, J. Benton Cheney
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
California Firebrand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Monte Hale
as Monte Hale
Lorna Gray
as Joyce Mason (as Adrian Booth)
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Chuck Waggoner
- Alice Tyrrell
Alice Tyrrell
as Dulcey Waggoner
Tristram Coffin
as Jim Requa aka Jud Babbit
LeRoy Mason
as Luke Hartell
Chuck Roberson
as Gunman
- Dan Sheridan
Dan Sheridan
as Gunsmoke Lowery
Douglas Evans
as Lance Dawson
Sarah Edwards
as Granny Hortense Mason
Key crew
Directed by Philip Ford, written by John K. Butler, James R. Webb and J. Benton Cheney.
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California Firebrand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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California Firebrand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch California Firebrand online?
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Who stars in California Firebrand?
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The main cast of California Firebrand (1948) includes Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Paul Hurst, Alice Tyrrell and Tristram Coffin. The film was directed by Philip Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was California Firebrand released?
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California Firebrand was released on April 1, 1948 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is California Firebrand worth watching?
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California Firebrand (1948) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.