Flaming Lead
Synopsis
Cowhand Ken Clark is stranded in Chicago, and temporarily takes a job as a sharp-shooter entertainer in a night club, with the intention of getting enough money together to get back to his beloved Arizona. Frank Gordon, while drunk, is about to be rolled by the club bouncer, but Ken interferes and earns Clark's gratitude. Gordon gets a telegram from Kay Burke, the daughter of his partner in Arizona, notifying him that her father, Jim Burke, has been killed by rustlers.The ranch has a U.S. Army contract to furnish horses, but she sees little hope of being able to make good because the stock is being rustled, and she asks Gordon for his help.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph O'Donnell
- Original Title
- Flaming Lead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Colony Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Joseph O'Donnell
Arthur Reed
Holbrook N. Todd
Max Alexander, Arthur Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Max Alexander
Producer
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Joseph O'Donnell
Screenplay
Arthur Reed
Director of Photography
Arthur Alexander
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flaming Lead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flaming Lead about?
Cowhand Ken Clark is stranded in Chicago, and temporarily takes a job as a sharp-shooter entertainer in a night club, with the intention of getting enough money together to get back to his beloved Arizona. Frank Gordon, while drunk, is about to be rolled by the club bouncer, but Ken interferes and earns Clark's gratitude. Gordon gets a telegram from Kay Burke, the daughter of his partner in Arizona, notifying him that her father, Jim Burke, has been killed by rustlers.The ranch has a U.S. Army contract to furnish horses, but she sees little hope of being able to make good because the stock is being rustled, and she asks Gordon for his help.
Who directed Flaming Lead?
Flaming Lead was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Flaming Lead?
The principal cast of Flaming Lead includes Ken Maynard, Eleanor Stewart, Dave O'Brien, Tom London, Walter Long.
When was Flaming Lead released and how long is it?
Flaming Lead was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 57m.