Beauty and the Bandit
“THE CISCO KID... That Gay, Romantic Rogue!”
Synopsis
In Old California, a young Frenchman transporting a chest full of silver travels by stagecoach to San Marino, to complete a complex business deal. The stagecoach is ambushed by a band of men whose leader, a mysterious bandido known as Cisco (Gilbert Roland), claims the silver is money that was extorted over a period of years from the poor people of California. The bandits take the money and escape, but Cisco stays behind with the Frenchman -- who, it turns out, is actually a lovely mademoiselle, Jeanne DuBois (Ramsay Ames). She follows him to the bandit's lair, where Cisco tells her he intends to return the stolen money to the poor people. The two rivals are irresistibly drawn to each other, however, and as a token of love Cisco offers to return the money to Jeanne instead. Now she must decide whether to complete her business deal, or to comply with Cisco's wishes and redistribute the wealth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles S. Belden
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Bandit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Charles S. Belden, O. Henry
Harry Neumann
Fred Maguire
Scott R. Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Charles S. Belden
Screenplay
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Fred Maguire
Editor
Scott R. Dunlap
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty and the Bandit
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What is Beauty and the Bandit about?
In Old California, a young Frenchman transporting a chest full of silver travels by stagecoach to San Marino, to complete a complex business deal. The stagecoach is ambushed by a band of men whose leader, a mysterious bandido known as Cisco (Gilbert Roland), claims the silver is money that was extorted over a period of years from the poor people of California. The bandits take the money and escape, but Cisco stays behind with the Frenchman -- who, it turns out, is actually a lovely mademoiselle, Jeanne DuBois (Ramsay Ames). She follows him to the bandit's lair, where Cisco tells her he intends to return the stolen money to the poor people. The two rivals are irresistibly drawn to each other, however, and as a token of love Cisco offers to return the money to Jeanne instead. Now she must decide whether to complete her business deal, or to comply with Cisco's wishes and redistribute the wealth.
Who directed Beauty and the Bandit?
Beauty and the Bandit was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Beauty and the Bandit?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Bandit includes Gilbert Roland, Martín Garralaga, Frank Yaconelli, Ramsay Ames, Vida Aldana.
When was Beauty and the Bandit released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Bandit was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is Beauty and the Bandit based on a book or true story?
Beauty and the Bandit is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "O. Henry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty and the Bandit?
Beauty and the Bandit holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).