Lightning Carson Rides Again
“A WHIRLWIND WESTERN DRAMA!”
Synopsis
Lightning Carson's nephew has been falsely accused of murder. To get in with the gang, Lightning poses as a Mexican. He also appears as himself making his costume changes at his sister's ranch. Just as he about to bring in the gang, a henchman finds evidence of his masquerade and arrives to expose the hoax.
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Tim McCoy
Lightning Bill Carson / Jose
Joan Barclay
Sally - Paul Smith's Sweetheart
Ted Adams
Chuck
Bob Terry
Paul Smith - Carson's Nephew
Forrest Taylor
Gunfight Henchman
Ben Corbett
Henchman Shorty
Slim Whitaker
Saloon Owner
Frank Wayne
Bank Cashier
Jane Keckley
Katherine Smit- Carson's Sister
Karl Hackett
Gray -Banker
Reed Howes
Henchman Jim
Frank LaRue
Sheriff Armstrong
James Flavin
Justice Department Agent
Walt La Rue
Henchman
Dick Morehead
Barfly
James Sheridan
Henchman
Wally West
Gilroy - Murdered Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Isadore Bernstein
- Original Title
- Lightning Carson Rides Again
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Victory Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Isadore Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Isadore Bernstein
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Carson Rides Again
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What is Lightning Carson Rides Again about?
Lightning Carson's nephew has been falsely accused of murder. To get in with the gang, Lightning poses as a Mexican. He also appears as himself making his costume changes at his sister's ranch. Just as he about to bring in the gang, a henchman finds evidence of his masquerade and arrives to expose the hoax.
Who directed Lightning Carson Rides Again?
Lightning Carson Rides Again was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Lightning Carson Rides Again?
The principal cast of Lightning Carson Rides Again includes Tim McCoy, Joan Barclay, Ted Adams, Bob Terry, Forrest Taylor.
When was Lightning Carson Rides Again released and how long is it?
Lightning Carson Rides Again was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lightning Carson Rides Again?
Lightning Carson Rides Again holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).