Avenging Waters (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1936, Avenging Waters is a western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 56 minutes. “I'm Ruling the Range...My Way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mortimer builds a fence for the cattle brought by Ken Morley. To retaliate, Slater who wants access to the land, builds a dam cutting off Mortimer's water supply. When Ken confronts Slater, he is captured. Then lightning destroys the dam and Ken, imprisoned in a shack, is in the path of the oncoming water.
Who’s in it. Avenging Waters stars Ken Maynard as Ken Morley, Beth Marion as Mary Mortimer, Ward Bond as Marve Slater and John Elliott as Charles Mortimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Avenging Waters 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 Avenging Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avenging Waters tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avenging Waters (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Avenging Waters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Avenging Waters worth watching?
- Avenging Waters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Avenging Waters?
- Avenging Waters stars Ken Maynard, Beth Marion, Ward Bond, John Elliott and Zella Russell.
- When was Avenging Waters released?
- Avenging Waters was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.
