Gun Runner (1949)

SINGIN' JIMMY'S SLINGIN' LEAD...in trigger round-up of frontier smuggler gang!

Gun Runner (1949) poster

Kate Diamond owns the Roaring Falls Trading Post from where she directs her gang's gun-smuggling to the Indians. After she short-changes smuggler Stacey, his men attempt to steal the hidden guns, and attack her foreman Nebraska, but he is saved by Jimmy and "Cannonball" on their way to file a homestead claim at Canyon City. Jimmy renews a long acquaintance with Sheriff Harris and his daughter Jessica. The sheriff is wounded by half-breed Danny when he finds a rifle hidden in the latter's wagon, but Jimmy captures the outlaw, a go-between for Kate and the Indians.Wounded and in bed, Sheriff Harris ask Jimmy not to tell Jessica that she is only adopted and that Nebraska is really her father, although he believes her to be dead.

Director: Lambert Hillyer
Genre: Western
Runtime: 54 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editing: Carl Pierson, John C. Fuller
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

singing cowboy

More Films by Director: Lambert Hillyer
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gun Runner about?
Kate Diamond owns the Roaring Falls Trading Post from where she directs her gang's gun-smuggling to the Indians. After she short-changes smuggler Stacey, his men attempt to steal the hidden guns, and attack her foreman Nebraska, but he is saved by Jimmy and "Cannonball" on their way to file a homestead claim at Canyon City. Jimmy renews a long acquaintance with Sheriff Harris and his daughter Jessica. The sheriff is wounded by half-breed Danny when he finds a rifle hidden in the latter's wagon, but Jimmy captures the outlaw, a go-between for Kate and the Indians.Wounded and in bed, Sheriff Harris ask Jimmy not to tell Jessica that she is only adopted and that Nebraska is really her father, although he believes her to be dead.
Who directed Gun Runner?
Gun Runner was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Gun Runner?
Gun Runner stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Noel Neill, Mae Clarke, Kenne Duncan, Marshall Reed.
How long is Gun Runner?
Gun Runner has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Gun Runner?
Gun Runner is a Western film.
Where was Gun Runner produced?
Gun Runner was produced in United States of America.