Son of the Border
“That Wildcat TOM KEENE stopped a stage robbery, blocked a bank holdup and fell in love...just to "git warmed up" for the BIG fight!”
Synopsis
An honest rancher, after killing his best friend who's turned outlaw, takes his pal's orphaned younger brother into his own home. The boy, however, isn't aware he's now living with the man responsible for his brother's death. This 1933 RKO B-western, directed by Lloyd Nosler, stars Tom Keene, Lon Chaney Jr., David Durand, Julie Haydon, Edgar Kennedy, Charles King and Al Bridge.
Top Cast
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Tom Keene
Tom Owens
Edgar Kennedy
Windy
Julie Haydon
Doris
David Durand
Frankie Breen
Lon Chaney Jr.
Jack Breen
Al Bridge
Tupper
Charles King
Henchey
Claudia Coleman
Sadie
Yakima Canutt
Yak
Nick Cogley
Elder Townsman
Ken Cooper
Henchman
Murdock MacQuarrie
Townsman
Lew Meehan
Blacksmith Sam
Bud Pope
Henchman
George Sowards
Henchman Bob / Stage Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Nosler
- Screenplay & Story
- Wellyn Totman
- Original Title
- Son of the Border
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Nosler
Wellyn Totman
Nicholas Musuraca
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Nosler
Director
Wellyn Totman
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of the Border
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What is Son of the Border about?
An honest rancher, after killing his best friend who's turned outlaw, takes his pal's orphaned younger brother into his own home. The boy, however, isn't aware he's now living with the man responsible for his brother's death. This 1933 RKO B-western, directed by Lloyd Nosler, stars Tom Keene, Lon Chaney Jr., David Durand, Julie Haydon, Edgar Kennedy, Charles King and Al Bridge.
Who directed Son of the Border?
Son of the Border was directed by Lloyd Nosler.
Who stars in Son of the Border?
The principal cast of Son of the Border includes Tom Keene, Edgar Kennedy, Julie Haydon, David Durand, Lon Chaney Jr..
When was Son of the Border released and how long is it?
Son of the Border was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 55m.