Custer's Last Stand(1936)
Custer's Last Stand Synopsis
The feature length version of the serial by the same name. A mystical medicine arrow, the key to a lost gold treasure, is lost in one of many Indian attacks. It is recovered by the only two survivors, a Major and his daughter, who become the targets of those who wish to possess it. General George Armstrong Custer and army scout Kid Cardigan attempt to stop the ensuing war over the arrow, but fail in their efforts, which becomes the historic Custer's Last Stand.
Custer's Last Stand (1936) is a western film directed by Elmer Clifton, released on April 2, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Rex Lease, Nancy Caswell, Reed Howes and Frank McGlynn Jr.. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Elmer Clifton
- Writers:
- Robert Lively, George Arthur Durlam, Eddie Granemann
- Producers:
- Adrian Weiss
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Longenecker
- Production:
- Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Custer's Last Stand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rex Lease
as Kit Cardigan / John C. Cardigan
Nancy Caswell
as Barbara Trent
Reed Howes
as Tom 'Keen' Blade
- Frank McGlynn Jr.
Frank McGlynn Jr.
as Gen. George A. Custer
George Chesebro
as Lt. . Frank Roberts
Lona Andre
as Belle Mead
Josef Swickard
as Maj. Henry Trent MD
Bobby Nelson
as Bobby Trent
Milburn Morante
as Buckskin - Scout
Chief Thundercloud
as Yellow Wolf
Bob Walker
as Henchman Pete
William Farnum
as James Fitzpatrick
Key crew
Directed by Elmer Clifton, written by Robert Lively, George Arthur Durlam and Eddie Granemann, produced by Adrian Weiss.
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Custer's Last Stand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Custer's Last Stand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Custer's Last Stand online?
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Custer's Last Stand (1936) is available to stream on 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 Custer's Last Stand?
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The main cast of Custer's Last Stand (1936) includes Rex Lease, Nancy Caswell, Reed Howes, Frank McGlynn Jr. and George Chesebro. The film was directed by Elmer Clifton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Custer's Last Stand released?
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Custer's Last Stand was released on April 2, 1936 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Custer's Last Stand worth watching?
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Custer's Last Stand (1936) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.