The Trusted Outlaw
“TEEMING ACTION! - TENDER ROMANCE! - SEETHING THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Dan Ward, reformed and last member of an outlaw family, meets Molly Clark in a rocky draw near town. Ted Wells, a henchman for Dan's enemy Jim Swain, attempts to shoot Dan but is outdrawn and killed by the latter. Molly disappears and Dan learns that she and Wells had ridden there together. Sheriff Bob Larimer tells Dan that Molly is in love with Bert Gilmore and tried to have him ambushed. Dan takes a risky job with mine owner Pember of getting the $10,000 payroll through to the mine. Swain suspects that Dan is carrying the payroll, but his gang is unable to stop Dan. Betty Pember disregards Dan's warning that the hills are filled with Swain's men and she starts for town. She is kidnapped by Gilmore and Molly and Dan ride to her rescue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- The Trusted Outlaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert N. Bradbury
George H. Plympton, Fred Myton, Johnston McCulley
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Bradbury
Director
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Fred Myton
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What is The Trusted Outlaw about?
Dan Ward, reformed and last member of an outlaw family, meets Molly Clark in a rocky draw near town. Ted Wells, a henchman for Dan's enemy Jim Swain, attempts to shoot Dan but is outdrawn and killed by the latter. Molly disappears and Dan learns that she and Wells had ridden there together. Sheriff Bob Larimer tells Dan that Molly is in love with Bert Gilmore and tried to have him ambushed. Dan takes a risky job with mine owner Pember of getting the $10,000 payroll through to the mine. Swain suspects that Dan is carrying the payroll, but his gang is unable to stop Dan. Betty Pember disregards Dan's warning that the hills are filled with Swain's men and she starts for town. She is kidnapped by Gilmore and Molly and Dan ride to her rescue.
Who directed The Trusted Outlaw?
The Trusted Outlaw was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
Who stars in The Trusted Outlaw?
The principal cast of The Trusted Outlaw includes Bob Steele, Lois January, Joan Barclay, Earl Dwire, Charles King.
When was The Trusted Outlaw released and how long is it?
The Trusted Outlaw was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 57m.