The Carson City Kid
“A FIGHTING WILDCAT...where there's guns to blaze and gals to love”
Synopsis
The Carson City Kid and partner Laramie are outlaws. When his partner is caught the Kid, his identity being unknown, takes a job in Jessup's saloon. Here he see Jessup cheat Waren out of his money. Warren then robs Jessup posing as the Kid but gets caught. To gain his freedom, Laramie identifies Warren as the Kid. Realizing Jessup is the man that killed his brother, the Kid must find a way to clear Warren and get Jessup.
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Roy Rogers
The Carson City Kid's Brother
Pauline Moore
Joby "Tildy" Madison
Bob Steele
Lee Jessup, aka Morgan Reynolds
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Gabby Whittaker
Noah Beery Jr.
Scott Warren
Hal Taliaferro
Henchman Rick Harmon
Francis McDonald
Laramie
Hank Bell
The Stage Driver
Chester Gan
Wong Lee
George Rosener
Town Judge
Arthur Loft
The Obnoxious Drunk
Chuck Baldra
Barfly / Posse Rider
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Yost, Gerald Geraghty
- Original Title
- The Carson City Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Robert Yost, Gerald Geraghty, Joseph Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Robert Yost
Screenplay
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Carson City Kid
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What is The Carson City Kid about?
The Carson City Kid and partner Laramie are outlaws. When his partner is caught the Kid, his identity being unknown, takes a job in Jessup's saloon. Here he see Jessup cheat Waren out of his money. Warren then robs Jessup posing as the Kid but gets caught. To gain his freedom, Laramie identifies Warren as the Kid. Realizing Jessup is the man that killed his brother, the Kid must find a way to clear Warren and get Jessup.
Who directed The Carson City Kid?
The Carson City Kid was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Carson City Kid?
The principal cast of The Carson City Kid includes Roy Rogers, Pauline Moore, Bob Steele, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Noah Beery Jr..
When was The Carson City Kid released and how long is it?
The Carson City Kid was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Carson City Kid?
The Carson City Kid holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).