The Desert Horseman

THE WEST'S TOP ACTION FUN AND TUNE TEAM!

Part of The Durango Kid Collection

1946•57m

Western

The Durango Kid sets out to clear his name after being falsely accused of a payroll robbery.

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Production

Columbia Pictures

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Charles Starrett

Steve Godfrey / The Durango Kid

Adele Roberts

Mary Ann Jarvis (as Adelle Roberts)

Walt Shrum

Bass Player

Smiley Burnette

Richard Bailey

H.H. Treadway (uncredited)

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