Jesse James as the Outlaw
Synopsis
Depicts Jesse James' return home to Missouri after the Civil War hoping to live a life of peace, but is falsely accused of robbing a bank. He is forced to take up a life of crime by being branded an outlaw. Crimes are commited and blamed on him, his family is maimed by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, but all the while James is able to perform charitable acts to citizens. James is finally assasinated by Bob Ford. All told in a flashback style by Jesse James Jr. to a eastern baeu asking for his daughters' hand in marrage.
Top Cast
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Jesse James
Diana Reed
Lucille James, Jesse's Daughter
Jack Neil
Robert Standing - Lucille's Sweetheart
Marguerite Hungerford
Zee Mimms - Mrs. Jesse James
Ralph Johnson
Judge Bowman
Hortense Espey
Mrs. Bowman
William Baker
Jesse's Step-Father
Mrs. Cart
Jesse's Mother
Frances Coffey
Susan - Jesse's Sister
Elmo Red Fox
Chief Red Fox
Gilbert Holmes
Pee Wee Holmes - Rodeo Bulldogger
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin B. Coates
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin B. Coates
- Original Title
- Jesse James as the Outlaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Mesco Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin B. Coates
Franklin B. Coates
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin B. Coates
Director
Franklin B. Coates
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesse James as the Outlaw
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What is Jesse James as the Outlaw about?
Depicts Jesse James' return home to Missouri after the Civil War hoping to live a life of peace, but is falsely accused of robbing a bank. He is forced to take up a life of crime by being branded an outlaw. Crimes are commited and blamed on him, his family is maimed by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, but all the while James is able to perform charitable acts to citizens. James is finally assasinated by Bob Ford. All told in a flashback style by Jesse James Jr. to a eastern baeu asking for his daughters' hand in marrage.
Who directed Jesse James as the Outlaw?
Jesse James as the Outlaw was directed by Franklin B. Coates.
Who stars in Jesse James as the Outlaw?
The principal cast of Jesse James as the Outlaw includes Jesse James Jr., Diana Reed, Jack Neil, Marguerite Hungerford, Ralph Johnson.
When was Jesse James as the Outlaw released and how long is it?
Jesse James as the Outlaw was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 27m.