The Mexicali Kid
“Cowboy hero dupes renegade murderer into overplaying his hand...by posing as band man in hazardous game of bluff and bullets!”
Synopsis
Looking for the killer of his brother, Jack saves the outlaw known as the Mexicali Kid who had collapsed on the desert. Jack joins up with the Kid who leads him to Gorson. Gorson is after a ranch and gets Jack to pose as the heir to the ranch. After the papers are signed he plans to have jack killed. But the Kid recognizes Gorson's henchmen as the men Jack is after and decides to help him.
Top Cast
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Jack Randall
Jack Wood
Wesley Barry
The Mexicali Kid
Eleanor Stewart
Jean Carter
Wilhelm von Brincken
Frederick Gorson
Chester Gan
Mo Cort-Chinese Cook
Glenn Strange
Foreman Jed
Billy Bletcher
Stagecoach Driver
Ernie Adams
Carl--Gorson's Bookkeeper
Ed Cassidy
Sheriff Ed
Bud Osborne
Chris Collins
George Chesebro
Joe Collins
Victor Adamson
Deputy Bill
Buzz Barton
Posse Rider
George Cooper
Blacksmith
Rube Dalroy
Townsman
Wylie Grant
Deputy Zeke
Chick Hannan
Townsman
Frank LaRue
Tom Barnes
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Original Title
- The Mexicali Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Fox
Robert Emmett Tansey
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Emmett Tansey
Screenplay
Wallace Fox
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mexicali Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mexicali Kid about?
Looking for the killer of his brother, Jack saves the outlaw known as the Mexicali Kid who had collapsed on the desert. Jack joins up with the Kid who leads him to Gorson. Gorson is after a ranch and gets Jack to pose as the heir to the ranch. After the papers are signed he plans to have jack killed. But the Kid recognizes Gorson's henchmen as the men Jack is after and decides to help him.
Who directed The Mexicali Kid?
The Mexicali Kid was directed by Wallace Fox.
Who stars in The Mexicali Kid?
The principal cast of The Mexicali Kid includes Jack Randall, Wesley Barry, Eleanor Stewart, Wilhelm von Brincken, Chester Gan.
When was The Mexicali Kid released and how long is it?
The Mexicali Kid was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 51m.