| Lightnin' Smith Returns | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jack Irwin |
| Written by | Jack Irwin |
| Produced by | Jack Irwin |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Amos Stillman |
| Edited by | Earl Turner |
Production company | Standard Pictures |
| Distributed by | Syndicate Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Lightnin' Smith Returns is a 1931 American Western film directed by Jack Irwin and starring Buddy Roosevelt, Barbara Worth and Tom London.1
Plot
John Smith writes Western fiction without ever having visited the West. Helen Parker, a reader of his work, seeks to alleviate that situation by inviting him to visit her ranch for a real Western experience. Parker arranges for a fake holdup, with her impersonating outlaw Lightnin' Smith. Her plan goes awry when the real outlaw appears, giving the writer an opportunity to save Parker and her father. A 1934 film, Mystery Ranch, bore "a striking resemblance" to this one.2
Cast
- Buddy Roosevelt as John Smith
- Barbara Worth as Helen Parker
- Tom London as Lightning' Smith
- Nick Dunray as Mexican Pete
- Jack Richardson as Chancey Ruggles
- Sam Tittley as Tom Parker
- Fred Parker as Storekeeper
- William Bertram as Sheriff
- Gilbert Holmes as Bandit
- Slim Whitaker as Hideout Henchman
References
References
- Pitts p.403
- Wollstein, Hans J. "Lightnin' Smith Returns (1931)". AllMovie. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
Bibliography
Bibliography
- Michael R. Pitts. Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.