Born to the West
“CRIMSON-STREAKED ROMANCE HITS THE TRAIL!”
Synopsis
Dare Rudd takes a shine to his cattleman cousin Tom's girlfriend who asks Tom to hire Dare to head the big cattle drive. Dare loses the money for the drive to cardsharps, but Tom wins it back, but Dare must save Tom's life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Anthony, Robert Yost
- Original Title
- Born to the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Stuart Anthony, Robert Yost, Zane Grey
Devereaux Jennings
John F. Link Sr.
William T. Lackey
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Anthony
Screenplay
Robert Yost
Screenplay
Charles Barton
Director
William T. Lackey
Producer
Devereaux Jennings
Director of Photography
John F. Link Sr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to the West about?
Dare Rudd takes a shine to his cattleman cousin Tom's girlfriend who asks Tom to hire Dare to head the big cattle drive. Dare loses the money for the drive to cardsharps, but Tom wins it back, but Dare must save Tom's life.
Who directed Born to the West?
Born to the West was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Born to the West?
The principal cast of Born to the West includes John Wayne, Marsha Hunt, Johnny Mack Brown, John Patterson, Monte Blue.
When was Born to the West released and how long is it?
Born to the West was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 59m.
Is Born to the West based on a book or true story?
Born to the West is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born to the West?
Born to the West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).