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Fast on the Draw

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  • PassedPassed
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
49
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James Ellison, Raymond Hatton, Russell Hayden, and Fuzzy Knight in Fast on the Draw (1950)
  • Western
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 ... Read allWhen 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 g... Read allWhen 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.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
49
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Thomas Carr
  • Writers
    • Ron Ormond(story and screenplay)
    • Maurice Tombragel(story and screenplay)
    • Richard Martinsen(original story)
  • Stars
    • James Ellison
    • Russell Hayden
    • Raymond Hatton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Thomas Carr
  • Writers
    • Ron Ormond(story and screenplay)
    • Maurice Tombragel(story and screenplay)
    • Richard Martinsen(original story)
  • Stars
    • James Ellison
    • Russell Hayden
    • Raymond Hatton
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    • 2User reviews
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    James Ellison, Raymond Hatton, Russell Hayden, and Fuzzy Knight in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    Stephen Carr, John Cason, George Chesebro, James Ellison, Russell Hayden, Bud Hooker, George J. Lewis, Jimmy Martin, Carl Mathews, Dennis Moore, Tom Tyler, and James Van Horn in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    John Cason, James Ellison, and Russell Hayden in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    John Cason, George Chesebro, James Ellison, Russell Hayden, I. Stanford Jolley, Fuzzy Knight, and Tom Tyler in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    John Cason, James Ellison, and Russell Hayden in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    John Cason, George Chesebro, James Ellison, Russell Hayden, I. Stanford Jolley, Fuzzy Knight, and Tom Tyler in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    John Cason, James Ellison, and Russell Hayden in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    John Cason, Russell Hayden, I. Stanford Jolley, and Tom Tyler in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    Russell Hayden, Fuzzy Knight, and Carl Mathews in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    James Ellison in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    Raymond Hatton and Russell Hayden in Fast on the Draw (1950)
    Julie Adams, John Cason, Dennis Moore, and Tom Tyler in Fast on the Draw (1950)

    Top cast

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    James Ellison
    James Ellison
    • Shamrock Ellisonas Shamrock Ellison
    Russell Hayden
    Russell Hayden
    • Lucky Haydenas Lucky Hayden
    Raymond Hatton
    Raymond Hatton
    • Colonelas Colonel
    Fuzzy Knight
    Fuzzy Knight
    • Deaconas Deacon
    Julie Adams
    Julie Adams
    • Annas Ann
    • (as Betty Adams)
    Tom Tyler
    Tom Tyler
    • Outlaw Leaderas Outlaw Leader
    George J. Lewis
    George J. Lewis
    • Henchman Pedroas Henchman Pedro
    • (as George Lewis)
    John Cason
    John Cason
    • Texas Tex
    Stanley Price
    Stanley Price
    • Carteras Carter
    Stephen Carr
    Stephen Carr
    • Posse Member Zekeas Posse Member Zeke
    Dennis Moore
    Dennis Moore
    • Henchman Dickas Henchman Dick
    George Chesebro
    George Chesebro
    • Sam Ellisonas Sam Ellison
    Bud Osborne
    Bud Osborne
    • Stage Driveras Stage Driver
    Jimmy Martin
    Jimmy Martin
    • Henchman Larsonas Henchman Larson
    • (as Jimmie Martin)
    Roy Butler
    • First Bartenderas First Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Yakima Canutt
    Yakima Canutt
    • Rodeo Performeras Rodeo Performer
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Helen Gibson
    Helen Gibson
    • Ma Ellisonas Ma Ellison
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Herman Hack
    Herman Hack
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Thomas Carr
    • Writers
      • Ron Ormond(story and screenplay)
      • Maurice Tombragel(story and screenplay)
      • Richard Martinsen(original story) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • SUDDEN DEATH AT THEIR HIPS! (original print ad-all caps)
    • Genre
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Photo No 10 (actually a still) on this page is not from "Fast on The Draw." It shows Gene Roth (as a barber) shaving Jimmy Ellison and it is from "Colorado Ranger" Gene Roth is not in "Fast on the Draw." It can't be edited and corrected via the site format.
    • Connections
      Edited from Branded a Coward (1935)

    User reviews2

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    Top review
    5/10
    Phobia
    This Lippert Picture starring James Ellison and Russell Hayden concerns a psychological phobia that Ellison has about using a revolver for other than trick shooting in a rodeo. Back in the day his parents were gunned down by the notorious outlaw The Cat who no one knows what he looks like. An interesting idea for a western, especially from a poverty row studio like Lippert.

    Despite the phobia and with Hayden selling a bill of goods to the townspeople, Ellison and Hayden are made marshal and deputy to find the notorious Cat. You'll be surprised at who it is.

    Hayden with his garrulousness reminds me of Gabby Hayes when the two of them partnered with Hopalong Cassidy. It's entertaining and amusing to say the least.

    If some major studio had done Fast On The Draw it might have been worthwhile.
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    • Aug 18, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sudden Death
    • Filming locations
      • Jack Ingram Ranch - 22255 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lippert Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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