Marshal of Gunsmoke (1944)

Citizens of Gunsmoke are being intimidated by Lon Curtis (Harry Woods) and his gang who are preventing an election to vote on a township charter. Town banker Sam Garrett (Herbert Rawlinson)... See full summary »

Director:

Vernon Keays

Writer:

William Lively (original screenplay)

Stars:

Tex Ritter, Russell Hayden, Fuzzy Knight

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Tex Ritter	...	Marshal Ward Bailey
Russell Hayden	...	Tom Bailey
Fuzzy Knight	...	'Glow-Worm' Johnson
Jennifer Holt	...	Ellen Carey
Harry Woods	...	Lon Curtis
Herbert Rawlinson	...	Sam Garret
Johnny Bond	...	Johnny - Leader Red River Valley Boys
Red River Valley Boys	...	Musicians

Storyline

Citizens of Gunsmoke are being intimidated by Lon Curtis (Harry Woods) and his gang who are preventing an election to vote on a township charter. Town banker Sam Garrett (Herbert Rawlinson)obtains a U. S. Marshal's appointment for Ward Bailey (Tex Ritter). "Glowworm" Johnson (Fuzzy Knight)witnesses the murder of prospector "Nugget" Newcomb (Ernie Adams), by gang-member Pete Larkin (Ethan Laidlaw). Curtis hires Ward's brother, Tom Bailey (Russell Hayden) to defend his henchman.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | marshal | defense lawyer | election | song | 

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Taglines:

SMASHING FISTS! BLAZING GUNS!

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1944 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ruudinsavun sankari

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Marshal Ward Bailey: No, you stay here, Glowworm. We'll need a *live* witness to testify against Larkin. You're it.

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Soundtracks

"Git Along Little Dogies"
Traditional
New arrangement by Tex Ritter
Sung by Tex Ritter with Johnny Bond and His Red River Valley Boys

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