Stagecoach Kid (1949)

Stagecoach holdup sets stage for murder!

Stagecoach Kid (1949) poster

Crooked ranch foreman Thatcher sends his two henchmen, Parnell and Clint, out to murder his boss, wealthy Peter Arnold who has just arrived to retire on his ranch, bringing in tow his daughter, tomboy Jessie, who despises western life and can't wait to run off back to San Francisco. Stagecoach line owner Dave Collins and his sidekick Chito show up just in time to deter the attackers. Collins isn't done yet, though, as a gold shipment sent on one of his stages is stolen by Parnell and Clint, one of whom is recognized by Jessie, attempting to escape back to the west coast. Collins has his hands full trying to retrieve the stolen gold, and dealing with Jessie, who's fallen head-over-heels in love with him.

Director: Lew Landers
Genre: Western
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Sawtell
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Editing: Les Millbrook
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

stagecoach, murder plot

More Films by Director: Lew Landers
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stagecoach Kid about?
Crooked ranch foreman Thatcher sends his two henchmen, Parnell and Clint, out to murder his boss, wealthy Peter Arnold who has just arrived to retire on his ranch, bringing in tow his daughter, tomboy Jessie, who despises western life and can't wait to run off back to San Francisco. Stagecoach line owner Dave Collins and his sidekick Chito show up just in time to deter the attackers. Collins isn't done yet, though, as a gold shipment sent on one of his stages is stolen by Parnell and Clint, one of whom is recognized by Jessie, attempting to escape back to the west coast. Collins has his hands full trying to retrieve the stolen gold, and dealing with Jessie, who's fallen head-over-heels in love with him.
Who directed Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid stars Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Jeff Donnell, Joe Sawyer, Thurston Hall, Carol Hughes.
How long is Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid is a Western film.
Where was Stagecoach Kid produced?
Stagecoach Kid was produced in United States of America.