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Frontier Marshal (1939) | Criteria

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Frontier Marshal

English • 1939 • 1h 11m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

Wyatt Earp agrees to become marshal and establish order in Tombstone in this very romanticized version of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

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Directed by Allan Dwan
Position 5
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September 2023
Position 41

Credits

Crew

DirectorAllan Dwan

WriterSam Hellman

CinematographerCharles G. Clarke

EditorRobert Bischoff, Fred Allen

Cast

Randolph Scottas Wyatt Earp

Nancy Kellyas Sarah Allen

Cesar Romeroas John 'Doc' Halliday

Binnie Barnesas Jerry

John Carradineas Ben Carter

as Dan Blackmore

Eddie Foy Jr.as Eddie Foy

Ward Bondas Town Marshal

Lon Chaney Jr.as Pringle

Chris-Pin Martinas Pete

Joe Sawyeras Curley Bill

Dell Hendersonas Dave Hall

Harry Haydenas Mayor Henderson

Ventura Ybarraas Pablo

Charles Stevensas Indian Charlie

Richard Alexanderas Curly Bill's Henchman

Arthur Aylesworthas Card Player

Hank Bellas Townsman with Large Mustache

Ed Bradyas Gambler

Margaret Braytonas Mother