The Driftin' Kid
“He's LEAD POISON! When the kid drifts in...gunmen duck out! Trouble brings this human tornado on the run with guns blazin' and fists flyin'!”
Synopsis
In this western, the good-guy battles his bad-guy double and his band of outlaws to protect a purty gal's ranch.
Top Cast
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Tom Keene
Tom Sterling / Jim Vernon
Betty Miles
Betty Lane
Frank Yaconelli
Lopez Mendoza
Glenn Strange
Jeff Payson (as Glen Strange)
Stanley Price
Rex Jenkins
Fred Hoose
Sheriff Parker
Slim Andrews
Salesman Slim
Gene Alsace
Henchman Blackie
Steve Clark
Roger Lane
Earl Douglas
Henchman Ace (as Lou Yaconelli)
James Sheridan
Henchman Buckhorn (as James Sherridan)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Kavanaugh, Robert Emmett Tansey
- Original Title
- The Driftin' Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Emmett Tansey
Frances Kavanaugh, Robert Emmett Tansey
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Emmett Tansey
Director
Frances Kavanaugh
Writer
Robert Emmett Tansey
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Driftin' Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Driftin' Kid about?
In this western, the good-guy battles his bad-guy double and his band of outlaws to protect a purty gal's ranch.
Who directed The Driftin' Kid?
The Driftin' Kid was directed by Robert Emmett Tansey.
Who stars in The Driftin' Kid?
The principal cast of The Driftin' Kid includes Tom Keene, Betty Miles, Frank Yaconelli, Glenn Strange, Stanley Price.
When was The Driftin' Kid released and how long is it?
The Driftin' Kid was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Driftin' Kid?
The Driftin' Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).