Prairie Stranger
“THRILL TO AN ACTION-PACKED BLAST OF WHITE-HOT LEAD AND RED-HOT RHYTHM!”
Synopsis
Charles Starrett is once more cast as frontier doctor Steve Monroe in Columbia's Prairie Stranger. In the company of his comic sidekick, mail-order intern Bones (Cliff Edwards), Dr. Monroe sets up his shingle in a small Nevada town. When business is slow, Monroe and Bones take jobs as ranch-hands on a cattle spread, and while thus employed try to solve a series of mysterious livestock poisonings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Miller
- Original Title
- Prairie Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Winston Miller, James Rubel
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Winston Miller
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prairie Stranger about?
Charles Starrett is once more cast as frontier doctor Steve Monroe in Columbia's Prairie Stranger. In the company of his comic sidekick, mail-order intern Bones (Cliff Edwards), Dr. Monroe sets up his shingle in a small Nevada town. When business is slow, Monroe and Bones take jobs as ranch-hands on a cattle spread, and while thus employed try to solve a series of mysterious livestock poisonings.
Who directed Prairie Stranger?
Prairie Stranger was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Prairie Stranger?
The principal cast of Prairie Stranger includes Charles Starrett, Cliff Edwards, Patti McCarty, Forbes Murray, Frank LaRue.
When was Prairie Stranger released and how long is it?
Prairie Stranger was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is Prairie Stranger based on a book or true story?
Prairie Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Rubel".