Code of the Prairie
“A WHIRLWIND OF ACTION! COMEDY! THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Just after the Oklahoma Panhandle was annexed into the united states an ex-lawman turned newspaper man arrives to town to civilize it. He brings along Frog, a photographer and Sunset Carson as muscle. The seedy element in the territory doesn't want law and order and they plot against them and try to stop Sunset Carson being sheriff.
Top Cast
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Sunset Carson
Sunset Carson
Smiley Burnette
Frog
Peggy Stewart
Helen Matson
Weldon Heyburn
Jess Thorpe
Tom Chatterton
Bat Matson
Roy Barcroft
Professor Graham
Bud Geary
Henchman Lem
Tom London
Henchman Loomis
Jack Kirk
Henchman Boggs
Tom Steele
Henchman Burley
Hank Bell
Forrest Burns
Horace B. Carpenter
Herman Hack
Frank Ellis
Karl Hackett
Fred Howard
Mary Kenyon
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond, Anthony Coldeway
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- Code of the Prairie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Albert DeMond, Anthony Coldeway
Joseph Dubin
Bud Thackery
Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
Anthony Coldeway
Screenplay
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
Harry Keller
Editor
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Code of the Prairie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Code of the Prairie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Code of the Prairie about?
Just after the Oklahoma Panhandle was annexed into the united states an ex-lawman turned newspaper man arrives to town to civilize it. He brings along Frog, a photographer and Sunset Carson as muscle. The seedy element in the territory doesn't want law and order and they plot against them and try to stop Sunset Carson being sheriff.
Who directed Code of the Prairie?
Code of the Prairie was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Code of the Prairie?
The principal cast of Code of the Prairie includes Sunset Carson, Smiley Burnette, Peggy Stewart, Weldon Heyburn, Tom Chatterton.
When was Code of the Prairie released and how long is it?
Code of the Prairie was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Code of the Prairie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Code of the Prairie was composed by Joseph Dubin.