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Marshal of Cripple Creek

“ACTION-CRAMMED...Action-Packed,Action-Filled ADVENTURE!”

Synopsis

Tom Lambert arrives and Long John Case gets him into trouble. To protect his wife and son he refuses to talk and is sent to prison. Long John then gets Lambert's son into his outlaw gang but Lambert is told the boy's problems are caused by Red Ryder. So Lambert breaks prison planning to kill Red. [Written by Maurice Van Auken]

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 15, 1947

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
R.G. Springsteen
Screenplay & Story
Earle Snell
Original Score
Mort Glickman
Original Title
Marshal of Cripple Creek
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
58m
Production Studios
Republic Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

R.G. Springsteen

Screenplay & Story

Earle Snell, Fred Harman

Original Score & Music

Mort Glickman

Director of Photography

William Bradford

Film Editing

Harold Minter

Producers

Sidney Picker

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Fred Harman

Department Leadership Roster

R.G. Springsteen

R.G. Springsteen

Director

Sidney Picker

Producer

Mort Glickman

Original Music Composer

Harold Minter

Editor

William Bradford

Director of Photography

Earle Snell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshal of Cripple Creek

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

What is Marshal of Cripple Creek about?

Tom Lambert arrives and Long John Case gets him into trouble. To protect his wife and son he refuses to talk and is sent to prison. Long John then gets Lambert's son into his outlaw gang but Lambert is told the boy's problems are caused by Red Ryder. So Lambert breaks prison planning to kill Red. [Written by Maurice Van Auken]

Who directed Marshal of Cripple Creek?

Marshal of Cripple Creek was directed by R.G. Springsteen.

Who stars in Marshal of Cripple Creek?

The principal cast of Marshal of Cripple Creek includes Allan Lane, Robert Blake, Martha Wentworth, Trevor Bardette, Tom London.

When was Marshal of Cripple Creek released and how long is it?

Marshal of Cripple Creek was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 58m.

Who composed the musical score for Marshal of Cripple Creek?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Marshal of Cripple Creek was composed by Mort Glickman.

Is Marshal of Cripple Creek based on a book or true story?

Marshal of Cripple Creek is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Fred Harman".