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The Kansan (1943)

APPROVED 79 min  -  Romance | Western  -   10 September 1943 (USA)
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Wounded while stopping the James gang from robbing the local bank, a cowboy wakes up in the hospital to find that he's been elected town marshal... See full summary »

Director:

George Archainbaud

Writers:

Harold Shumate (screenplay), Frank Gruber (from the story "Peace Marshal")

Stars:

Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt and Albert Dekker
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The Kansan -- Wounded while stopping the James gang from robbing the local bank, a cowboy wakes up in the hospital to find that he's been elected town marshal...
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Dix Richard Dix ...
John Bonniwell
Jane Wyatt Jane Wyatt ...
Eleanor Sager
Albert Dekker Albert Dekker ...
Steve Barat
Eugene Pallette Eugene Pallette ...
Tom Waggoner
Victor Jory Victor Jory ...
Jeff Barat
Robert Armstrong Robert Armstrong ...
Malachy
Beryl Wallace Beryl Wallace ...
Soubrette
Clem Bevans Clem Bevans ...
Bridge-Tender
Hobart Cavanaugh Hobart Cavanaugh ...
Josh Hudkins
Francis McDonald Francis McDonald ...
Gil Hatton
Willie Best Willie Best ...
Bones
Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley ...
Ben Nash
Rod Cameron Rod Cameron ...
Kelso
Eddy Waller Eddy Waller ...
Ed Gilbert
Ray Bennett Ray Bennett ...
Messenger (as Raphael Bennett)
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Storyline

Wounded while stopping the James gang from robbing the local bank, a cowboy wakes up in the hospital to find that he's been elected town marshal. He soon comes into conflict with the town banker, who controls everything in town and is squeezing the townspeople for every penny he can get out of them. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Hospital | Rancher | Gambling | Drunkenness | Historical Fiction  | See more »

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Boisterous! Brawling! Thrilling! Exciting! (original poster) See more »

Genres:

Romance | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Wagon Wheels See more »

Filming Locations:

Kernville, California, USA

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Harry Sherman Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Lullaby of the Herd"
Lyrics by Foster Carling
Music by Phil Ohman
Sung by The King's Men See more »