The Avenger(1931)
Blood-tingling all-action western!
The Avenger Synopsis
Goss, Mason, and Kelly force Joaquin Murieta to watch as they hang his brother Juan for a crime he did not commit. To exact his revenge on the three, Joaquin becomes the notorious Black Shadow.
The Avenger (1931) is a romance and western film directed by Roy William Neill, released on March 6, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Buck Jones, Dorothy Revier, Edward Peil Sr. and Otto Hoffman. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy William Neill
- Writers:
- Jack Townley, George Morgan
- Producers:
- Sol Lesser
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Van Enger
- Production:
- Sol Lesser Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Avenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buck Jones
as Joaquin "The Black Shadow" Murietta
Dorothy Revier
as Helen Lake
Edward Peil Sr.
as Ike Mason
Otto Hoffman
as Black Kelly
Walter Percival
as Al Goss
Edward Hearn
as Captain Paul Lake
Sidney Bracey
as Windy
Paul Fix
as Juan Murietta (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
as Slim
- Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen
as Jailer
- Buck Bucko
Buck Bucko
as Murietta Vaquero
- Roy Bucko
Roy Bucko
as Murietta Vaquero
Key crew
Directed by Roy William Neill, written by Jack Townley and George Morgan, produced by Sol Lesser.
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The Avenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Avenger – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Avenger?
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The main cast of The Avenger (1931) includes Buck Jones, Dorothy Revier, Edward Peil Sr., Otto Hoffman and Walter Percival. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Avenger released?
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The Avenger was released on March 6, 1931 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Avenger worth watching?
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The Avenger (1931) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.