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A Lawman Is Born (1937)

APPROVED 58 min  -  Western  -   21 June 1937 (USA)
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An outlaw falsely accused of murder realizes the only way to clear himself is to become a lawman.

Director:

Sam Newfield

Writers:

Harry F. Olmsted (story), George H. Plympton

Stars:

Johnny Mack Brown, Iris Meredith and Warner Richmond
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Johnny Mack Brown ...
Tom Mitchell
Iris Meredith Iris Meredith ...
Beth Graham
Warner Richmond Warner Richmond ...
Kane Briscoe
Mary MacLaren Mary MacLaren ...
Martha Lance
Dick Curtis Dick Curtis ...
Lefty Drogan
Earle Hodgins Earle Hodgins ...
Sheriff Rock Lance
Charles King Charles King ...
Bert Moscript
Frank LaRue Frank LaRue ...
Graham
Al St. John Al St. John ...
Eli Root
Steve Clark Steve Clark ...
Sam Brownlee
Jack C. Smith Jack C. Smith ...
Ike Manton
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Storyline

The wanted outlaw Tom Mitchell has put away his guns and now works in Root's store. When Sheriff Lance is killed, Martha Lance gets Tom to take the job. He straps the guns on again but Brownlee arrives and reveals him to be a wanted man. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Outlaw | Sheriff | Murder | Beautiful Woman

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Hit the adventure trail with your hard-hitting, easy-loving Western star!

Genres:

Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Supreme Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Lefty Drogan: The reward reads "Dead or Alive," jailbird - come tomorrow it will read "Dead."
Tom Mitchell: I want you, Drogan.
Lefty Drogan: An outlaw craves Lefty Drogan? For what? Or is it a secret?
Tom Mitchell: I warned you about laughing at the law. Now pick up or go for your guns!
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Connections

Featured in Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000) See more »