One Man's Law
“He dealt out a Marshal's Law...with cold courage...and red-hot lead!”
Synopsis
In this old-time Western from director George Sherman, peaceable cowpoke Jack Summers takes the job of sheriff to help his adopted town in its bid to beat out a nearby settlement for a lucrative railroad contract. Trailcross is trying to get the new railroad and Stevens wants it to go to Mason City. Jack and sidekick Nevady arrive and when Jack faces down Stevens' men, he is made Marshal. The townspeople raise money for the railroad and entrust it to Jack. But Stevens plants two of his henchmen as Jack's escorts and they rob him. With the Railroad Officials due to arrive, Jack must retrieve the money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen, Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- One Man's Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Bennett Cohen, Jack Natteford
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Bennett Cohen
Screenplay
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Man's Law
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What is One Man's Law about?
In this old-time Western from director George Sherman, peaceable cowpoke Jack Summers takes the job of sheriff to help his adopted town in its bid to beat out a nearby settlement for a lucrative railroad contract. Trailcross is trying to get the new railroad and Stevens wants it to go to Mason City. Jack and sidekick Nevady arrive and when Jack faces down Stevens' men, he is made Marshal. The townspeople raise money for the railroad and entrust it to Jack. But Stevens plants two of his henchmen as Jack's escorts and they rob him. With the Railroad Officials due to arrive, Jack must retrieve the money.
Who directed One Man's Law?
One Man's Law was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in One Man's Law?
The principal cast of One Man's Law includes Don 'Red' Barry, Janet Waldo, George Cleveland, Dub Taylor, Edmund Cobb.
When was One Man's Law released and how long is it?
One Man's Law was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 57m.