Prairie Law
“FLOWING-GOLD RUSH..when one had to be ready to die today to love tomorrow..in the West's battle for the life-blood of the plains..WATER!”
Synopsis
Judge Curry is selling Austin's land to nesters and his men are rustling his cattle to provide beef. When the Sheriff accuses butcher Gore of possessing stolen beef, Gore kills him. Curry then holds a quick election to change the county seat so he can preside at the trial. But Brill gets the Governor to change it back and this leads to the big shootout between Curry's men and Brill and the ranchers.
Top Cast
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George O'Brien
Brill Austin
Virginia Vale
Priscilla Brambull
Dick Hogan
Larry Brambull
J. Farrell MacDonald
Sheriff Jim Austin
Slim Whitaker
Silent
Cy Kendall
Pete Gore (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
Paul Everton
Judge Ben Curry
Henry Hall
Franklin Brambull
Monte Montague
Sam Sully
Quen Ramsey
Murph
Darryl Hickman
Homesteader's Son (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Schroeder, Arthur V. Jones
- Original Title
- Prairie Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Howard
Doris Schroeder, Arthur V. Jones, Bernard McConville
J. Roy Hunt
Frederic Knudtson
Lee S. Marcus, Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Doris Schroeder
Screenplay
David Howard
Director
Arthur V. Jones
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prairie Law about?
Judge Curry is selling Austin's land to nesters and his men are rustling his cattle to provide beef. When the Sheriff accuses butcher Gore of possessing stolen beef, Gore kills him. Curry then holds a quick election to change the county seat so he can preside at the trial. But Brill gets the Governor to change it back and this leads to the big shootout between Curry's men and Brill and the ranchers.
Who directed Prairie Law?
Prairie Law was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in Prairie Law?
The principal cast of Prairie Law includes George O'Brien, Virginia Vale, Dick Hogan, J. Farrell MacDonald, Slim Whitaker.
When was Prairie Law released and how long is it?
Prairie Law was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.