Vigilantes of Boomtown(1947)
THE WEST BOOMS TO THE ROAR OF SIX-GUNS! Red rides an action-packed trail to red-blooded adventure!
Vigilantes of Boomtown Synopsis
The ranch of Red Ryder (Allan Lane) and his aunt, The Duchess (Martha Wentworth), is being used as the training site for "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (George Turner) for his upcoming fight in Carson City, Nevada for the heavyweight championship against Bob Fitzsimmons (John Dehner). Molly McVey (Peggy Stewart), the daughter of a U.S. Senator, crusading against prize-fighting in Nevada, complicates matters soemwhat when she conceives the bright idea of having Corbett kidnapped, thus causing the cancellation of the fight. The two men (George Chesebro and George Lloyd) she hires to do the kidnapping also add to the complications by kidnapping Ryder instead of Corbett. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks, led by McKean (Roy Barcroft), descend on the town intent on looting the town and also making off with the fight proceeds.
Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947) is a western film directed by R.G. Springsteen, released on February 15, 1947 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Allan Lane, Robert Blake, Martha Wentworth and Roscoe Karns. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- R.G. Springsteen
- Writers:
- Fred Harman, Earle Snell
- Cinematographer:
- Alfred S. Keller
- Composer:
- Mort Glickman
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Vigilantes of Boomtown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allan Lane
as Red Ryder
Robert Blake
as Little Beaver
Martha Wentworth
as Duchess Wentworth
Roscoe Karns
as Bill Delaney
Roy Barcroft
as McKean
Peggy Stewart
as Molly McVey
- Eddie Lou Simms
Eddie Lou Simms
as Eddie
George Chesebro
as Dink
Bobby Barber
as Corbett's second
George Lloyd
as Thug
Ted Adams
as Sheriff
John Dehner
as Bob Fitzsimmons
Key crew
Directed by R.G. Springsteen, written by Fred Harman and Earle Snell.
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Vigilantes of Boomtown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Vigilantes of Boomtown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vigilantes of Boomtown online?
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Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Vigilantes of Boomtown?
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The main cast of Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947) includes Allan Lane, Robert Blake, Martha Wentworth, Roscoe Karns and Roy Barcroft. The film was directed by R.G. Springsteen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Vigilantes of Boomtown released?
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Vigilantes of Boomtown was released on February 15, 1947 and runs for 56m.
Is Vigilantes of Boomtown worth watching?
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Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.