Border Law (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1931, Border Law is a comedy, drama, romance and western film directed by Louis King, running about 63 minutes. “THE SCREENS DAREDEVIL COWBOY in a Thrilling, Breath-taking ALL TALKING WESTERN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Shag Smith kills Jim's brother Bob, Jim and Thunder quit the rangers so they can cross the border and join Smith's gang. Jim's plan is to get the gang to cross back over the border where the rangers will be waiting.
Who’s in it. Border Law stars Buck Jones as Jim Houston - Texas Ranger, Lupita Tovar as Tonita, James Pier Mason as Shag Smith (as James Mason) and Frank Rice as Thunder Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Border Law has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border Law tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border Law (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Border Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Border Law worth watching?
- Border Law holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border Law?
- Border Law stars Buck Jones, Lupita Tovar, James Pier Mason, Frank Rice and F.R. Smith.
- When was Border Law released?
- Border Law was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.