The Purple Vigilantes
Synopsis
David Ross organizes the ranchers into a vigilante group to rid the town of outlaws. The plan succeeds but the trouble starts when some of the men form a new vigilante group and posing as the original one plunder for loot.
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Robert Livingston
Stony Brooke
Ray Corrigan
Tucson Smith
Max Terhune
Lullaby Joslin
Joan Barclay
Jean McAllister
Earl Dwire
David Ross
Earle Hodgins
J. T. McAllister
Francis Sayles
Wiliam Jones
George Chesebro
Eggers
Robert Fiske
George Drake
Jack Perrin
Duncan
Ernie Adams
Blake
William Gould
Jenkins, Saloon Owner
Harry Strang
Jim Murphy
Ed Cassidy
Sheriff Jim
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake, Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- The Purple Vigilantes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Oliver Drake, Betty Burbridge, William Colt MacDonald
Ernest Miller
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Vigilantes
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What is The Purple Vigilantes about?
David Ross organizes the ranchers into a vigilante group to rid the town of outlaws. The plan succeeds but the trouble starts when some of the men form a new vigilante group and posing as the original one plunder for loot.
Who directed The Purple Vigilantes?
The Purple Vigilantes was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Purple Vigilantes?
The principal cast of The Purple Vigilantes includes Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Joan Barclay, Earl Dwire.
When was The Purple Vigilantes released and how long is it?
The Purple Vigilantes was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is The Purple Vigilantes based on a book or true story?
The Purple Vigilantes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Colt MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Vigilantes?
The Purple Vigilantes holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).