Kit Carson
“A MIGHTY SAGA OF PIONEER COURAGE...that gave the nation a new empire!”
Synopsis
Frontiersman Kit Carson fights off Indian attacks on the trail to California.
Top Cast
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Jon Hall
Christopher "Kit" Carson
Lynn Bari
Dolores Murphy
Dana Andrews
Captain John C. Fremont
Harold Huber
Lopez
Ward Bond
Ape
Renie Riano
Miss Genevieve Pilchard
Clayton Moore
Paul Terry
Rowena Cook
Alice Terry
Raymond Hatton
Jim Bridger
Harry Strang
Sergeant Clanahan
C. Henry Gordon
General Castro
Lew Merrill
General Vallejo
Stanley Andrews
Larkin
Edwin Maxwell
John Sutter
George Lynn
James King
Charles Stevens
Lt. Ruiz
William Farnum
Don Miguel Murphy
Stephanie Toler
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bruce
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Kit Carson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
George Bruce, Evelyn Wells
Edward Ward
John J. Mescall, Robert Pittack
William F. Claxton, Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
George Bruce
Screenplay
Edward Small
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Robert Pittack
Director of Photography
William F. Claxton
Editor
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Edward P. Lambert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kit Carson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kit Carson about?
Frontiersman Kit Carson fights off Indian attacks on the trail to California.
Who directed Kit Carson?
Kit Carson was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in Kit Carson?
The principal cast of Kit Carson includes Jon Hall, Lynn Bari, Dana Andrews, Harold Huber, Ward Bond.
When was Kit Carson released and how long is it?
Kit Carson was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Kit Carson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kit Carson was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kit Carson?
Kit Carson holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).