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Frontier Marshal (1939) | Criteria

Still from Frontier Marshal — Frontier Marshal (1939) — Allan DwanPhotographed by Charles G. Clarke

Poster for Frontier Marshal

Allan Dwan

Frontier Marshal

English / 1939 / 1h 11m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·1.3K ratings·362 reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Editor

Robert Bischoff,

Cast

Randolph Scottas Wyatt Earp

Nancy Kellyas Sarah Allen

Cesar Romeroas John 'Doc' Halliday

Binnie Barnesas Jerry

John Carradineas Ben Carter

Edward Norrisas 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