The Avenger
“Blood-tingling all-action western!”
Synopsis
Goss, Mason, and Kelly force Joaquin Murieta to watch as they hang his brother Juan for a crime he did not commit. To exact his revenge on the three, Joaquin becomes the notorious Black Shadow.
Top Cast
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Buck Jones
Joaquin "The Black Shadow" Murietta
Dorothy Revier
Helen Lake
Edward Peil Sr.
Ike Mason
Otto Hoffman
Black Kelly
Walter Percival
Al Goss
Edward Hearn
Captain Paul Lake
Sidney Bracey
Windy
Paul Fix
Juan Murietta (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
Slim
Ethan Allen
Jailer
Buck Bucko
Murietta Vaquero
Roy Bucko
Murietta Vaquero
Ben Corbett
Henchman
Frank Ellis
Henchman
Billy Franey
Bartender
Silver
Murietta's Horse
Al Taylor
Bank Guard
Blackjack Ward
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- George Morgan
- Original Title
- The Avenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
George Morgan, Jack Townley
Ted Tetzlaff, Charles Van Enger, Charles J. Stumar
Ray Snyder
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Snyder
Editor
Sol Lesser
Producer
Roy William Neill
Director
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
George Morgan
Screenplay
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Avenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Avenger about?
Goss, Mason, and Kelly force Joaquin Murieta to watch as they hang his brother Juan for a crime he did not commit. To exact his revenge on the three, Joaquin becomes the notorious Black Shadow.
Who directed The Avenger?
The Avenger was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Avenger?
The principal cast of The Avenger includes Buck Jones, Dorothy Revier, Edward Peil Sr., Otto Hoffman, Walter Percival.
When was The Avenger released and how long is it?
The Avenger was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.