The Sombrero Kid(1942)
The Sombrero Kid Synopsis
A well-acted, well-paced entry in the Don "Red" Barry Western series from Republic Pictures, The Sombrero Kid featured the diminutive Barry as Jerry Holden, the apparent son and heir of veteran lawman Tom Holden (Robert Homans). But when Holden Sr. is killed by one of Banker Martin's (Joel Friedkin) gang of claim jumpers, Jerry learns that his real father was Bart Clanton, a notorious bandit killed by Marshal Holden, who then raised the orphaned boy as his own.
The Sombrero Kid (1942) is a western and romance film directed by George Sherman, released on July 31, 1942 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Don 'Red' Barry, Lynn Merrick, Robert Homans and John James. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sherman
- Writers:
- Norman S. Hall
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Sombrero Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don 'Red' Barry
as Jerry Holden
Lynn Merrick
as Dorothy Russell
Robert Homans
as Marshal Thomas Holden
John James
as Tommy Holden
Joel Friedkin
as Uriah Martin
Rand Brooks
as Philip Martin
Stuart Hamblen
as Smoke Denton
Robert McKenzie
as Judge Tater
Slim Andrews
as Panamint
- Anne O'Neal
Anne O'Neal
as Mrs. Barnett
Key crew
Directed by George Sherman, written by Norman S. Hall.
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The Sombrero Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Sombrero Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sombrero Kid online?
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The Sombrero Kid (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sombrero Kid?
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The main cast of The Sombrero Kid (1942) includes Don 'Red' Barry, Lynn Merrick, Robert Homans, John James and Joel Friedkin. The film was directed by George Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sombrero Kid released?
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The Sombrero Kid was released on July 31, 1942 and runs for 56m.
Is The Sombrero Kid worth watching?
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The Sombrero Kid (1942) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.