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Prairie Law (1940)

1940-06-14 · 1h 0m · EN
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FLOWING-GOLD RUSH..when one had to be ready to die today to love tomorrow..in the West's battle for the life-blood of the plains..WATER!

Judge Curry is selling Austin's land to nesters and his men are rustling his cattle to provide beef. When the Sheriff accuses butcher Gore of possessing stolen beef, Gore kills him. Curry then holds a quick election to change the county seat so he can preside at the trial. But Brill gets the Governor to change it back and this leads to the big shootout between Curry's men and Brill and the ranchers.

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David HowardDirector

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George O'BrienGeorge O'BrienBrill AustinDick HoganDick HoganLarry BrambullVirginia ValeVirginia ValePriscilla BrambullSlim WhitakerSlim WhitakerSilentJ. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldSheriff Jim AustinCy KendallCy KendallPete Gore (as Cyrus W. Kendall)Paul EvertonPaul EvertonJudge Ben CurryHenry HallHenry HallFranklin BrambullMonte MontagueMonte MontagueSam SullyQuen RamseyQuen RamseyMurphDarryl HickmanDarryl HickmanHomesteader's Son (uncredited)

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Father son relationshipDamsel in distress

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · Damsel In DistressPacingShortDirector preference327768Actor preference218505 · 108967 · 328636Country preferenceUs

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What is Prairie Law about?

Judge Curry is selling Austin's land to nesters and his men are rustling his cattle to provide beef. When the Sheriff accuses butcher Gore of possessing stolen beef, Gore kills him. Curry then holds a quick election to change the county seat so he can preside at the trial. But Brill gets the Governor to change it back and this leads to the big shootout between Curry's men and Brill and the ranchers.

How long is Prairie Law?

Prairie Law has a runtime of 60 minutes.