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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR193658mUnited States of America

Frontier Justice

“RANGE WAR FOR THE WATER RIGHTS!”

Synopsis

When Brent Halston returns he finds his father in an insane asylum and Wilton about to foreclose on their ranch and bring sheep onto the cattle range. When Wilton kills a rancher, Brent is blamed and jailed. Escaping jail he gets Ware to confess that he payed to have Halston committed. He then gets unexpected help from Ethel Gordon when Wilton tries to foreclose.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 1, 1936

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert F. McGowan
Screenplay & Story
Scott Darling
Original Title
Frontier Justice
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
58m
Production Studios
Walter Futter Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert F. McGowan

Screenplay & Story

Scott Darling, George B. Rodney

Director of Photography

Arthur Reed

Film Editing

Carl Himm

Producers

Walter Futter

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:George B. Rodney

Department Leadership Roster

Walter Futter

Producer

Carl Himm

Editor

Robert F. McGowan

Robert F. McGowan

Director

Scott Darling

Screenplay

Arthur Reed

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frontier Justice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frontier Justice

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Frontier Justice about?

When Brent Halston returns he finds his father in an insane asylum and Wilton about to foreclose on their ranch and bring sheep onto the cattle range. When Wilton kills a rancher, Brent is blamed and jailed. Escaping jail he gets Ware to confess that he payed to have Halston committed. He then gets unexpected help from Ethel Gordon when Wilton tries to foreclose.

Who directed Frontier Justice?

Frontier Justice was directed by Robert F. McGowan.

Who stars in Frontier Justice?

The principal cast of Frontier Justice includes Hoot Gibson, Jane Barnes, Richard Cramer, Roger Williams, John Elliott.

When was Frontier Justice released and how long is it?

Frontier Justice was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 58m.

Is Frontier Justice based on a book or true story?

Frontier Justice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George B. Rodney".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Frontier Justice?

Frontier Justice holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).