The Dakota Kid (1951)
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Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.
Director: Philip Ford
Genre: Western
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 1, 1951
Cast
- Michael Chapin - Red
- Eilene Janssen - Judy Dawson
- James Bell - Sheriff Tom White
- Danny Morton - Dakota Kid
- Margaret Field - Mary Lewis
- Robert Shayne - Ace Crandall
- Roy Barcroft - Henchman Turk Smith
- Mauritz Hugo - Squire Mason
- House Peters Jr. - Sam Dawson
- Connie Lee Bennett - Cole White
Screenplay
- William Lively (Screenplay)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
outlaw
More Films by Director: Philip Ford
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dakota Kid about?
- Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.
- Who directed The Dakota Kid?
- The Dakota Kid was directed by Philip Ford.
- Who stars in The Dakota Kid?
- The Dakota Kid stars Michael Chapin, Eilene Janssen, James Bell, Danny Morton, Margaret Field, Robert Shayne.
- How long is The Dakota Kid?
- The Dakota Kid has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Dakota Kid?
- The Dakota Kid is a Western film.
- Where was The Dakota Kid produced?
- The Dakota Kid was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Dakota Kid?
- The themes of The Dakota Kid include: Classic Western Stories.