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Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Michael Shayne
Lynn Bari
Kay Bentley
Mary Beth Hughes
Helen Carlson
Louis Jean Heydt
Everett Jason
Edward Brophy
George Trautwein
Don Costello
Carl Izzard
Ben Carter
Lender Jones, a Porter
Donald Douglas
Oscar O'Shea
McGowan, a Engineer
Harry Hayden
Hamilton MacFadden
Ferike Boros
George Chandler
Ralph Dunn
Harold Goodwin
Sherry Hall
Paul Kruger
Brakeman (uncredited)
Sam McDaniel
Porter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Rauh, Lou Breslow
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Sleepers West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Stanley Rauh, Lou Breslow, Frederick Nebel, Brett Halliday
Cyril J. Mockridge
J. Peverell Marley
Fred Allen
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Stanley Rauh
Screenplay
Lou Breslow
Screenplay
Eugene Forde
Director
Fred Allen
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sleepers West.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleepers West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleepers West about?
Private eye Mike Shayne encounters a large amount of trouble while attempting to guard a murder witness.
Who directed Sleepers West?
Sleepers West was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in Sleepers West?
The principal cast of Sleepers West includes Lloyd Nolan, Lynn Bari, Mary Beth Hughes, Louis Jean Heydt, Edward Brophy.
When was Sleepers West released and how long is it?
Sleepers West was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Sleepers West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleepers West was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Sleepers West based on a book or true story?
Sleepers West is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Nebel", Characters: "Brett Halliday".