The Cowboy Star
“Gangsters Invade West!”
Synopsis
Tired of being a cowboy movie star, Yorke quits the movies and buys a ranch so he can be a real cowboy. But just as in his films trouble arrives. This time it's bank robber Sampson and his two cronies.
Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Spencer Yorke
Iris Meredith
Mary Baker
Si Jenks
Buckshot Williams
Marc Lawrence
Johnny Sampson
Edward Peil Sr.
Clem Baker (as Ed Piel Sr.)
Wally Albright
Jimmy Baker
Ralph McCullough
Pretty Boy Hogan
Richard Terry
Midget Jack James
Landers Stevens
Jack Kingswell
Wilfred Hari
Togo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Selman
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Guihan
- Original Title
- The Cowboy Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Selman
Frances Guihan, Cornelius Reese, Frank Melford
Department Leadership Roster
David Selman
Director
Frances Guihan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cowboy Star
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What is The Cowboy Star about?
Tired of being a cowboy movie star, Yorke quits the movies and buys a ranch so he can be a real cowboy. But just as in his films trouble arrives. This time it's bank robber Sampson and his two cronies.
Who directed The Cowboy Star?
The Cowboy Star was directed by David Selman.
Who stars in The Cowboy Star?
The principal cast of The Cowboy Star includes Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Si Jenks, Marc Lawrence, Edward Peil Sr..
When was The Cowboy Star released and how long is it?
The Cowboy Star was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 56m.