The Dakota Kid

The Dakota Kid

60 mins | Western | July 1, 1951

Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.

The Dakota Kid

60 mins | Western | July 1, 1951

The Dakota Kid
Dakota Kid is a young outlaw who joins a gang headed by Ace Crandall. Crandall's aim is to unseat Sheriff Tom White and then use his power to enrich himself at the community's expense. Dakota impersonates a long-lost nephew of the sheriff, and is made a marshal. Through his association with the sheriff's grandson, Red White and his friend Judy, plus falling in love with Mary Lewis, the Kid gradually reforms.
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title The Dakota Kid
Directors Philip Ford
Writers William Lively

Cast

Eilene Janssen

as Judy Dawson

James Bell

as Sheriff Tom White

Danny Morton

as Dakota Kid

Margaret Field

as Mary Lewis

Robert Shayne

as Ace Crandall

Roy Barcroft

as Henchman Turk Smith

Mauritz Hugo

as Squire Mason

House Peters Jr.

as Sam Dawson

Connie Lee Bennett

as Cole White

Mike Ragan

as Messenger

Lee Bennett

as Cole White