Law and Order
“Action-Crammed Adventure!”
Synopsis
Bill Ralston arrives in town planning to settle down but quickly gets caught up in the fight between the townspeople and Poe Daggett and his gang. He takes the job of town Marshal and soon brings law and order. When Daggetts men ambush him he kills Poe's brother. Poe then kills Bill's friend Brant and this leads to the showdown.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Bill Ralston
Fuzzy Knight
Deadwood
Nell O'Day
Sally Dixon
James Craig
Brant
Harry Cording
Poe Daggett
Earle Hodgins
Sheriff Fin Elder
Robert Fiske
Ed Deal
Jimmie Dodd
Jimmy Dixon
William Worthington
Judge Williams
Ted Adams
Walt Daggett
Ethan Laidlaw
Kurt Daggett
George Plues
Stagecoach Driver
Harry Humphrey
Cal Dixon
Robert Barron
Henchman
Roy Bucko
Barfly
Wong Chung
Chinese Man
Jim Corey
Cowhand
Victor Cox
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- W.R. Burnett, Sherman L. Lowe, Victor McLeod
- Original Title
- Law and Order
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
W.R. Burnett, Sherman L. Lowe, Victor McLeod
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
Victor McLeod
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Law and Order
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law and Order about?
Bill Ralston arrives in town planning to settle down but quickly gets caught up in the fight between the townspeople and Poe Daggett and his gang. He takes the job of town Marshal and soon brings law and order. When Daggetts men ambush him he kills Poe's brother. Poe then kills Bill's friend Brant and this leads to the showdown.
Who directed Law and Order?
Law and Order was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Law and Order?
The principal cast of Law and Order includes Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, Nell O'Day, James Craig, Harry Cording.
When was Law and Order released and how long is it?
Law and Order was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 57m.