The Fighting Legion
“It's the old west...venturesome...reckless...thrilling...the clatter of horse's hoofs...the bark of six guns!”
Synopsis
After being shot, a dying Marshal Dawson gives Dave Hayes his badge and asks him to finish his job. Dave becomes Marshal but when Bowie, the man that shot Dawson appears, he exposes Dave as an imposter. Dave is then in trouble when Edwards incites the mob to lynch him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Joe Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen, Leslie Mason
- Original Title
- The Fighting Legion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Ken Maynard Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Joe Brown
Bennett Cohen, Leslie Mason
Ted D. McCord
Fred Allen
Ken Maynard
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Joe Brown
Director
Fred Allen
Editor
Bennett Cohen
Screenplay
Ken Maynard
Producer
Leslie Mason
Screenplay
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Legion
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What is The Fighting Legion about?
After being shot, a dying Marshal Dawson gives Dave Hayes his badge and asks him to finish his job. Dave becomes Marshal but when Bowie, the man that shot Dawson appears, he exposes Dave as an imposter. Dave is then in trouble when Edwards incites the mob to lynch him.
Who directed The Fighting Legion?
The Fighting Legion was directed by Harry Joe Brown.
Who stars in The Fighting Legion?
The principal cast of The Fighting Legion includes Ken Maynard, Dorothy Dwan, Ernie Adams, Harry Todd, Frank Rice.
When was The Fighting Legion released and how long is it?
The Fighting Legion was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.