Branded a Coward
“A fighting son of the west proves his bravery with a swift draw and dynamite wallop”
Synopsis
Safely from behind some shrubbery, Johnny Hume, a boy of 6 or 7, witnesses the slaughter of his mother, father and brother by the guns of a gang led by "the Cat". Twenty years later finds Johnny grown to manhood, an expert bronc rider and target shooter - but paralyzed with fearful memories in an actual gunfight. This is brought home to him when some outlaws stick up the local saloon and Johnny ends up cowering behind the bar.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell, Richard Martinsen
- Original Title
- Branded a Coward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Supreme Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Earle Snell, Richard Martinsen
William Nobles
Earl Turner
A.W. Hackel
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
A.W. Hackel
Producer
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Earl Turner
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branded a Coward
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What is Branded a Coward about?
Safely from behind some shrubbery, Johnny Hume, a boy of 6 or 7, witnesses the slaughter of his mother, father and brother by the guns of a gang led by "the Cat". Twenty years later finds Johnny grown to manhood, an expert bronc rider and target shooter - but paralyzed with fearful memories in an actual gunfight. This is brought home to him when some outlaws stick up the local saloon and Johnny ends up cowering behind the bar.
Who directed Branded a Coward?
Branded a Coward was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Branded a Coward?
The principal cast of Branded a Coward includes Johnny Mack Brown, Billie Seward, Syd Saylor, Lloyd Ingraham, Lee Shumway.
When was Branded a Coward released and how long is it?
Branded a Coward was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Branded a Coward?
Branded a Coward holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).