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  • South of Death Valley (1949)
  • Passed
    54 min | Drama, Music, Western
South of Death Valley (1949)
Passed
54 min | Drama, Music, Western

Steve Downing, aka The Durango Kid, comes to Nugget City to investigate the murder of his brother-in-law, owner of the Carr Mine. Molly Tavish warns him to leave town or get killed because her brothers are the leaders of a ranching clan in...See moreSteve Downing, aka The Durango Kid, comes to Nugget City to investigate the murder of his brother-in-law, owner of the Carr Mine. Molly Tavish warns him to leave town or get killed because her brothers are the leaders of a ranching clan in a conflict against the miners. Sam Ashton, the miner's leaders, starts the rumor that Tommy Tavish killed Steve's relative' then Tommy is killed and Steve's hat is left at the scene of the crime. Steve, with the aid of Smiley BUrnette, breaks jail and, as the Durango Kid, goes after the people who are behind the lawlessness. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
James Gruen (story) | Earle Snell (screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
Fayte M. Browne (as Fayte Browne)
Editor
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Updated Aug 8, 1949

Release date
Aug 8, 1949 (United States)

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18 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Starrett
Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid   See fewer
Gail Davis
Molly Tavish Molly Tavish   See fewer
Fred F. Sears
Sam Ashton (as Fred Sears) Sam Ashton (as Fred Sears)   See fewer
Lee Roberts
Scotty Tavish Scotty Tavish   See fewer
Richard Emory
Tommy Tavish Tommy Tavish   See fewer
Clayton Moore
Henchman Brad Henchman Brad   See fewer
Tommy Duncan
Tommy, Band Leader Tommy, Band Leader   See fewer
Western All Stars
Band Members (Guitar, Fiddle, Bass and Steel Guitar) Band Members (Guitar, Fiddle, Bass and Steel Guitar)   See fewer
Smiley Burnette
Marshal Smiley Burnette Marshal Smiley Burnette   See fewer
Jack Evans
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Chuck Hamilton
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Kermit Maynard
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
George Morrell
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jason Robards Sr.
Major Porter Mullen - Assayer (uncredited) Major Porter Mullen - Assayer (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Robinson
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
George Sowards
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Blackie Whiteford
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Wyatt Sr.
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
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