Lightning Strikes West (1940)
Another 100 per cent score for the screen's premier Western star! A cyclonic drama of Love, laughter and slaughter in a land where blue steel Blints, bullets whine, and Death rides on dangerous trails.
When Butch Taggart escapes prison, the Marshal sends Lightning Morgan to find him and his hidden gold. He finds the map to the gold on Taggart's boot. Joe Laikon and his men are also after the gold and they overpower Morgan, get the map, and head for the treasure. But Morgan and Tod Grant are soon on their trail
Director: Harry L. Fraser
Genre: Western
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: June 1, 1940
Cast
- Ken Maynard - Lightning Ken Morgan
- Claire Rochelle - Mae Grant
- Bob Terry - Tad Grant
- Michael Vallon - Butch Taggart
- Charles King - Joe Lakin
- Reed Howes - Henchman Frank
- Dick Dickinson - Henchman Mack
- William Gould - Marshal Jim Correy
- George Chesebro - 2nd Sheriff
- John Elliott - Dr. Jenkins
Screenplay
Music: Lew Porter
Cinematography: Elmer Dyer
Editing: Charles Henkel Jr.
Production: Colony Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
prison, marshal, white horse
More Films by Director: Harry L. Fraser
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lightning Strikes West about?
- When Butch Taggart escapes prison, the Marshal sends Lightning Morgan to find him and his hidden gold. He finds the map to the gold on Taggart's boot. Joe Laikon and his men are also after the gold and they overpower Morgan, get the map, and head for the treasure. But Morgan and Tod Grant are soon on their trail
- Who directed Lightning Strikes West?
- Lightning Strikes West was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
- Who stars in Lightning Strikes West?
- Lightning Strikes West stars Ken Maynard, Claire Rochelle, Bob Terry, Michael Vallon, Charles King, Reed Howes.
- How long is Lightning Strikes West?
- Lightning Strikes West has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Lightning Strikes West?
- Lightning Strikes West is a Western film.
- Where was Lightning Strikes West produced?
- Lightning Strikes West was produced in United States of America.