The Fargo Kid (1940)

In this light comedy, the Fargo Kid rides into town on an outlaw's horse and when mistaken for him, is hired to kill a man. There is a reward for the outlaw and the Kid's pal Whoppper not ... See full summary »

Director:

Edward Killy

Writers:

Morton Grant (screenplay), Arthur V. Jones (screenplay),

Stars:

Tim Holt, Ray Whitley, Emmett Lynn

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Tim Holt	...	The Fargo Kid
Ray Whitley	...	Johnny
Emmett Lynn	...	Whopper
Jane Drummond	...	Jenny Winters
Cy Kendall	...	Nick Kane (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
Ernie Adams	...	Bush Cleveland
Paul Fix	...	Deuce Mallory
Paul Scardon	...	Caleb Winters
Glenn Strange	...	Sheriff Dave
Mary MacLaren	...	Mrs. Sarah Winters

Storyline

In this light comedy, the Fargo Kid rides into town on an outlaw's horse and when mistaken for him, is hired to kill a man. There is a reward for the outlaw and the Kid's pal Whoppper not realizing what has happened, alerts the Sheriff in hope of earning the reward. Thinking himself a good judge of character he even enlists the outlaw's help in the capture.

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Plot Keywords:

horse | outlaw | sheriff | reward | escape | 

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Taglines:

A six-gun that holds a startling story!

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fargo Kid

Filming Locations:

Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

63 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remake of Man in the Rough (1928)

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Soundtracks

"Crazy Ole Trails Ahead"
Music and Lyrics by Ray Whitley and Fred Rose
Played and sung in the saloon by Ray Whitley's combo
Reprised as background in the end

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