Law of the Plains(1938)
BULLETS BEAT A STIRRING TATTOO ON THE WILD WEST RHYTHM TRAIL!
Law of the Plains Synopsis
Rancher William Norton refuses to sell his cattle for half price, so saloon owner and gang leader Jim Fletcher, contrary to the orders from his secret boss Willard McGowan, the town banker, has his men rob and beat up Norton. Unknown to anyone, Marion, McGowan's adopted daughter is really the daughter of Norton, who disappeared as a young baby when she and her mother were passengers on a stagecoach held up by McGowan. Chuck Saunders, Norton's foreman, goes after the gang for robbing his boss and eventually uncovers the truth regarding Marion's heritage.
Law of the Plains (1938) is a western film directed by Sam Nelson, released on May 12, 1938 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Robert Warwick and Dick Curtis. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Nelson
- Writers:
- Maurice Geraghty
- Producers:
- Harry L. Decker
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Law of the Plains Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Starrett
as Chuck Sanders
Iris Meredith
as Marion McGowan
Robert Warwick
as Willard McGowan
Dick Curtis
as Jim Fletcher
Edward LeSaint
as William Norton
Bob Nolan
as Band Member Bob
Edmund Cobb
as Slagle
Art Mix
as Grant
Jack Rockwell
as Town Marshal
George Chesebro
as Bartender
- Jack Long
Jack Long
as Bradley
John Tyrrell
as Henchman
Key crew
Directed by Sam Nelson, written by Maurice Geraghty, produced by Harry L. Decker.
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Law of the Plains Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Law of the Plains – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Law of the Plains?
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The main cast of Law of the Plains (1938) includes Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Robert Warwick, Dick Curtis and Edward LeSaint. The film was directed by Sam Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Law of the Plains released?
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Law of the Plains was released on May 12, 1938 and runs for 56m.
Is Law of the Plains worth watching?
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Law of the Plains (1938) 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.