A Louisiana con man enters his steamboat into a winner-take-all race with a rival while trying to find a witness to free his nephew, about to be hanged for murder.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterLamar Trotti, Dudley Nichols

CinematographerGeorge Schneiderman

Editor

Alfred DeGaetano

ProducerSol M. Wurtzel

Cast

Will Rogersas Doctor John Pearly

Anne Shirleyas Fleety Belle

Irvin S. Cobbas Captain Eli

Eugene Palletteas Sheriff Rufe Jeffers

John McGuireas Duke

Berton Churchillas New Moses

Francis Fordas Efe

Roger Imhofas Pappy

Raymond Hattonas Matt Abel

Hobart Bosworthas Chaplain

Stepin Fetchitas Jonah

C.E. Andersonas Jailer

William Benedictas Breck

Heinie Conklinas Jailbird

D'Arcy Corriganas Hangman

Luke Cosgraveas Labor Boss

Tex Driscollas Townsman

Grace Goodallas Sheriff's Wife

Ben Hallas Fleety Belle's brother

Dell Hendersonas Salesman

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Stagecoach1939

Both directed by John Ford

Or

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

Steamboat Round the Bend (1935) | Criteria