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Billy the Kid (1930)

98 min  -  Action | Biography | Drama  -   18 October 1930 (USA)
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In this version of the Billy the Kid legend, Billy, after shooting down land baron William Donovan's henchmen for killing Billy's boss... See full summary »

Director:

King Vidor

Writers:

Walter Noble Burns (book), Wanda Tuchock (continuity), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Johnny Mack Brown, Wallace Beery and Kay Johnson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Johnny Mack Brown ...
Billy (as John Mack Brown)
Wallace Beery ...
Garrett
Kay Johnson ...
Claire
Karl Dane Karl Dane ...
Swenson
Wyndham Standing Wyndham Standing ...
Tunston
Russell Simpson Russell Simpson ...
McSween
Blanche Friderici Blanche Friderici ...
Mrs. McSween (as Blanche Frederici)
Roscoe Ates Roscoe Ates ...
Old Stuff (as Rosco Ates)
Warner Richmond Warner Richmond ...
Ballinger (as Warner P. Richmond)
James A. Marcus James A. Marcus ...
Donovan (as James Marcus)
Nelson McDowell Nelson McDowell ...
Hatfield
Jack Carlyle Jack Carlyle ...
Brewer
John Beck John Beck ...
Butterworth
Chris-Pin Martin Chris-Pin Martin ...
Santiago (as Chris Martin)
Marguerita Padula Marguerita Padula ...
Nicky Whoosiz
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Storyline

In this version of the Billy the Kid legend, Billy, after shooting down land baron William Donovan's henchmen for killing Billy's boss, is hunted down and captured by his friend, Sheriff Pat Garrett. He escapes and is on his way to Mexico when Garrett, recapturing him, must decide whether to bring him in or to let him go. Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Escape | Billy The Kid | Killing | Sheriff | Legend  | See more »

Taglines:

A FIGHTER TO THE END - A LOVER UNAFRAID! See more »

Genres:

Action | Biography | Drama | Romance | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Highwayman Rides See more »

Filming Locations:

Gallup, New Mexico, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (Turner library print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The pistols carried by Johnny Mack Brown were the actual pistols that belonged to the real Billy the Kid. They were loaned to the studio for the picture by William S. Hart, who had them in his private collection. See more »

Connections

Featured in Legends of the West (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Chopsticks"
(uncredited)
Music by Euphemia Allen
Played on piano by Nelson McDowell and Johnny Mack Brown See more »