Black Hills
“EDDIE SMASHES THE BAD MEN OF THE BAD LANDS!”
Synopsis
When Hadley finds gold on his land, Kirby kills him and then goes after Hadley's ranch. After Eddie Dean foils Kirby's robbery attempt, Kirby forces the assistant land agent Tuttle to sell the ranch to him. But Eddie learns of the forgery thru Tuttle's boss and goes after Kirby.
Top Cast
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Eddie Dean
Eddie Dean
White Cloud
Eddie Dean's horse
Roscoe Ates
Soapy Jones
Shirley Patterson
Janet Hadley
Terry Frost
Dan Kirby
Steve Drake
Larry Hadley
Nina Bara
Chiquita
William Fawcett
Clerk Tuttle / Bill Fawcett
Lane Bradford
Henchman Al Cooper
Lee Morgan
Sheriff
George Chesebro
Land Agent Henry Allen
Andy Parker
Cowhand / Guitar Player
Victor Adamson
Emile Avery
George Bamby
Steve Clark
Victor Cox
Jack Evans
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph F. Poland
- Original Score
- Walter Greene
- Original Title
- Black Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
Joseph F. Poland
Walter Greene
Ernest Miller
Hugh Winn
Jerry Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Walter Greene
Original Music Composer
Jerry Thomas
Producer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Hugh Winn
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Hills.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Hills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Hills about?
When Hadley finds gold on his land, Kirby kills him and then goes after Hadley's ranch. After Eddie Dean foils Kirby's robbery attempt, Kirby forces the assistant land agent Tuttle to sell the ranch to him. But Eddie learns of the forgery thru Tuttle's boss and goes after Kirby.
Who directed Black Hills?
Black Hills was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Black Hills?
The principal cast of Black Hills includes Eddie Dean, White Cloud, Roscoe Ates, Shirley Patterson, Terry Frost.
When was Black Hills released and how long is it?
Black Hills was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Hills was composed by Walter Greene.