Pirates of the Prairie
“WAR OUT WEST...as bullets whine and fists fly!”
Synopsis
In one of his better early Westerns, Tim Holt, as Deputy Marshal Larry Durant, is sent to Spencerville where a gang of vigilantes has been terrorizing the citizenry. Going undercover as a gunsmith, Larry quickly learns that the leader of the vigilantes, John Spencer (John Elliott), is an honest man who only seeks to establish law and order. The real brains behind the crimes, meanwhile, are revealed to be Spencer's brother-in-law, Lou Harmon (Roy Barcroft), and his chief henchman, Leighton (Charles King), who speculate in the coming of the railroad by forcing the townspeople to relinquish their land.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney, Doris Schroeder
- Original Title
- Pirates of the Prairie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
J. Benton Cheney, Doris Schroeder, Berne Giler
Nicholas Musuraca
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
Doris Schroeder
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates of the Prairie
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What is Pirates of the Prairie about?
In one of his better early Westerns, Tim Holt, as Deputy Marshal Larry Durant, is sent to Spencerville where a gang of vigilantes has been terrorizing the citizenry. Going undercover as a gunsmith, Larry quickly learns that the leader of the vigilantes, John Spencer (John Elliott), is an honest man who only seeks to establish law and order. The real brains behind the crimes, meanwhile, are revealed to be Spencer's brother-in-law, Lou Harmon (Roy Barcroft), and his chief henchman, Leighton (Charles King), who speculate in the coming of the railroad by forcing the townspeople to relinquish their land.
Who directed Pirates of the Prairie?
Pirates of the Prairie was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Pirates of the Prairie?
The principal cast of Pirates of the Prairie includes Tim Holt, Cliff Edwards, Nell O'Day, John Elliott, Roy Barcroft.
When was Pirates of the Prairie released and how long is it?
Pirates of the Prairie was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 57m.