Silver Lode
“While the mob waits they match bullet for bullet… life for life!”
Synopsis
Dan Ballard, a respected citizen in the western town of Silver Lode, has his wedding interrupted by four men led by Ned McCarty, an old acquaintance who, as a US Marshal, arrests Ballard for the murder of his brother and the theft of $20,000. Ballard seeks to stall McCarty while tracking down evidence that will prove his innocence.
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1954 - Silver Lode - Quatre Etranges Cavaliers
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-16
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John Payne
Dan Ballard
Lizabeth Scott
Rose Evans
Dan Duryea
Fred McCarty
Dolores Moran
Dolly
Emile Meyer
Sheriff Wooley
Robert Warwick
Judge Cranston
John Hudson
Michael 'Mitch' Evans
Harry Carey Jr.
Johnson
Alan Hale Jr.
Kirk
Stuart Whitman
Wicker
Frank Sully
Paul Herbert, Telegrapher
Morris Ankrum
Zachary Evans
Hugh Sanders
Reverend Field
Florence Auer
Mrs. Elmwood
Roy Gordon
Dr. Elmwood
Byron Foulger
Prescott (uncredited)
Myron Healey
Cowboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen DeWolf
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes, Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Silver Lode
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production, RKO Radio Pictures, Pinecrest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Karen DeWolf
Louis Forbes, Howard Jackson
John Alton
James Leicester
Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
Allan Dwan
Director
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
John Alton
Director of Photography
James Leicester
Editor
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Lode
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What is Silver Lode about?
Dan Ballard, a respected citizen in the western town of Silver Lode, has his wedding interrupted by four men led by Ned McCarty, an old acquaintance who, as a US Marshal, arrests Ballard for the murder of his brother and the theft of $20,000. Ballard seeks to stall McCarty while tracking down evidence that will prove his innocence.
Who directed Silver Lode?
Silver Lode was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Silver Lode?
The principal cast of Silver Lode includes John Payne, Lizabeth Scott, Dan Duryea, Dolores Moran, Emile Meyer.
When was Silver Lode released and how long is it?
Silver Lode was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Silver Lode?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silver Lode was composed by Louis Forbes, Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver Lode?
Silver Lode holds official age classifications: FR: TP.