Boss of Hangtown Mesa
“BULLETS BLAST THE BADLANDS!...as a two-gun terror blazes the Western trail of the Telegraph!”
Synopsis
It is now an accepted fact that the best of Johnny Mack Brown's Universal westerns were directed by the talented Joseph H. Lewis. Boss of Hangtown Mesa may not be in the same league as the Brown-Lewis classic Arizona Cyclone, but it comes awfully close. This time around, hero Steve Collins (Brown) comes to the aid of Betty Wilkins (Helen Deverell), who has taken over the telegraph-line business established by her uncle John (Henry Hall). The latter was murdered by outlaws who don't cotton to having the territory linked up electronically with the rest of the world.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Steve Collins
Fuzzy Knight
Dr. J. Wellington Dingle
William Farnum
Judge Ezra Binns
Rex Lease
Bert Lawler
Helen Deverell
Betty Wilkins
Hugh Prosser
Utah Kid
Robert Barron
Flash Hollister
Michael Vallon
Lawyer Clint Rayner
Henry Hall
John Wilkins
Fred Kohler Jr.
Henchman Clem
Nora Lou Martin
Work Camp Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- Boss of Hangtown Mesa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Oliver Drake
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Boss of Hangtown Mesa about?
It is now an accepted fact that the best of Johnny Mack Brown's Universal westerns were directed by the talented Joseph H. Lewis. Boss of Hangtown Mesa may not be in the same league as the Brown-Lewis classic Arizona Cyclone, but it comes awfully close. This time around, hero Steve Collins (Brown) comes to the aid of Betty Wilkins (Helen Deverell), who has taken over the telegraph-line business established by her uncle John (Henry Hall). The latter was murdered by outlaws who don't cotton to having the territory linked up electronically with the rest of the world.
Who directed Boss of Hangtown Mesa?
Boss of Hangtown Mesa was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in Boss of Hangtown Mesa?
The principal cast of Boss of Hangtown Mesa includes Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, William Farnum, Rex Lease, Helen Deverell.
When was Boss of Hangtown Mesa released and how long is it?
Boss of Hangtown Mesa was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 58m.