Legion of the Lawless
“MASKED TERROR FOLLOWS THE WESTWARD TRAIL OF THE IRON HORSE!”
Synopsis
Residents of a small frontier town take up arms when vigilantes try to block a railroad right-of-way.
Top Cast
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George O'Brien
Jeff Toland
Virginia Vale
Ellen Ives
Herbert Heywood
Doctor Denton
Norman Willis
Les Harper
Hugh Sothern
Henry Ives
William Benedict
Eddie
Eddy Waller
Lafe Barton
Delmar Watson
Lafe Barton Jr.
Bud Osborne
Holmes
Monte Montague
Borden
Slim Whitaker
Ben Leighton
Mary Field
Mrs. Barton
Richard Cramer
Bartender (uncredited)
John Dilson
Surveyor Dave Martin (uncredited)
Martín Garralaga
Blacksmith Manuel (uncredited)
John Ince
Vigilante at Meeting (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Second Speaker at Meeting (uncredited)
Walter James
Vigilante at Meeting (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Schroeder
- Original Title
- Legion of the Lawless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Howard
Doris Schroeder, Berne Giler
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Bert Gilroy
Producer
David Howard
Director
Doris Schroeder
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Legion of the Lawless.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legion of the Lawless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legion of the Lawless about?
Residents of a small frontier town take up arms when vigilantes try to block a railroad right-of-way.
Who directed Legion of the Lawless?
Legion of the Lawless was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in Legion of the Lawless?
The principal cast of Legion of the Lawless includes George O'Brien, Virginia Vale, Herbert Heywood, Norman Willis, Hugh Sothern.
When was Legion of the Lawless released and how long is it?
Legion of the Lawless was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 59m.