The Traitor
“HE OUTSHOOTS, OUTFIGHTS AND OUTGAMES A KILLER CREW!”
Synopsis
To prevent a lynching, Ranger Tim lets two outlaws go saying he will get them later. This gets him kicked out of the Rangers and he goes across the border and joins Big George's gang who are running contraband. But the outlaw Jimmy overhears Tim tell his sister that the dismissal was a fake. Big George and his gang then go after Tim and trap him in a cabin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph O'Donnell
- Original Title
- The Traitor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Excelsior Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Joseph O'Donnell, John T. Neville
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Joseph O'Donnell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Traitor
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What is The Traitor about?
To prevent a lynching, Ranger Tim lets two outlaws go saying he will get them later. This gets him kicked out of the Rangers and he goes across the border and joins Big George's gang who are running contraband. But the outlaw Jimmy overhears Tim tell his sister that the dismissal was a fake. Big George and his gang then go after Tim and trap him in a cabin.
Who directed The Traitor?
The Traitor was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in The Traitor?
The principal cast of The Traitor includes Tim McCoy, Frances Grant, Frank Melton, Pedro Regas, J. Frank Glendon.
When was The Traitor released and how long is it?
The Traitor was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 56m.
Is The Traitor based on a book or true story?
The Traitor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John T. Neville".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Traitor?
The Traitor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).