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3 Bad Men (1926) | Criteria

Still from 3 Bad Men — 3 Bad Men (1926) — John FordPhotographed by George Schneiderman

Poster for 3 Bad Men

3 Bad Men

English / 1926 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Romance Western

Letterboxd: 3.88/5·3.7K ratings·940 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Three outlaws come to the aid of a young girl after her father is killed.

Included in
Young Mr. Ford
Position 2
Included in
April 2022
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterJohn Stone

CinematographerGeorge Schneiderman

ProducerJohn Ford

Cast

George O'Brienas Dan O'Malley

Olive Bordenas Lee Carlton

Lou Tellegenas Sheriff Layne Hunter

Tom Santschias 'Bull' Stanley

Frank Campeauas 'Spade' Allen

J. Farrell MacDonaldas Mike Costigan

Priscilla Bonneras Millie Stanley

Otis Harlanas Zach Little

Phyllis Haveras Lily

Alec B. Francisas Rev. Benson

Jay Huntas Nat Lucas

Grace Gordonas Millie's Pal

George Irvingas Gen. Neville

Bud Osborneas Hunter's Henchman

Vester Peggas Henchman Shooting Lucas

Walter Perryas Pat Monahan

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Stagecoach

Stagecoach1939

Both directed by John Ford

Or

The Long Voyage Home1940Both directed by John Ford
The Plough and the Stars1936Both directed by John Ford