Fast on the Draw (1950)

When Shamrock was young, the Cat killed his parents. Now grown, Shamrock gets appointed Marshal when he breaks up a robbery attempt by Tex and his men. Tex works for the Cat and when he and... See full summary »

Director:

Thomas Carr

Writers:

Ron Ormond (story and screenplay), Maurice Tombragel (story and screenplay)

Stars:

James Ellison, Russell Hayden, Raymond Hatton

Cast

Cast overview:
James Ellison	...	Shamrock Ellison (as Jimmy 'Shamrock' Ellison)
Russell Hayden	...	Lucky Hayden (as Russ 'Lucky' Hayden)
Raymond Hatton	...	Colonel
Fuzzy Knight	...	Deacon
Julie Adams	...	Ann (as Betty Adams)
Tom Tyler	...	Outlaw Leader
George J. Lewis	...	Henchman Pedro (as George Lewis)
John Cason	...	Tex
Stanley Price	...	Carter
Stephen Carr	...	Posse Member Zeke
Dennis Moore	...	Henchman Dick
George Chesebro	...	Sam Ellison
Bud Osborne	...	Stage Driver
Jimmy Martin	...	Henchman Larson (as Jimmie Martin)

Storyline

When Shamrock was young, the Cat killed his parents. Now grown, Shamrock gets appointed Marshal when he breaks up a robbery attempt by Tex and his men. Tex works for the Cat and when he and his men rob the Express Office, Shamrock takes out after them hoping to get not only the gang, but also the Cat.

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Plot Keywords:

b movie | b western | poverty row film | low budget film | double feature film | 

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Taglines:

Sudden Death!...was their answer to outlaw terrorists! (original print ad)

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Genres:

Action | Mystery | Western

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Certificate:

Passed

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited from Branded a Coward (1935)

User Reviews

Second Bananas take center stage .........

In this early 1950's sagebrush drama, two former Hopalong Cassidy sidekicks get a chance at starring roles. James Ellison and Russell Hayden do well in this western saga of a lawman tangling with the scalawag that gunned down his folks years before.

Especially notable is the casting of the great Fuzzy Knight in a dual role as Deacon and bad guy !! Knight often played sidekicks himself, but excels here in a more high profile part. The capable cast also includes Tom Tyler and the hard-working George Chesboro.

Even though the leads were not as well-known as other cowboy stars, this film is worth checking out. Its definitely B-level material, but fun for the western movie fan.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 June 1950 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sudden Death

Filming Locations:

Jack Ingram Ranch - 22255 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lippert Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1