The James Brothers of Missouri

The James Brothers of Missouri

167 mins | Western | Aug. 31, 1949

This 12-part serial concerns the efforts of the infamous James brothers (of which Jesse was a prominent member) to become normal everyday citizens. Of course, there's no room in the Wild West for reformed outlaws, and the duo inevitably find themselves caught up in showdowns and robberies.

The James Brothers of Missouri

167 mins | Western | Aug. 31, 1949

The James Brothers of Missouri
This 12-part serial concerns the efforts of the infamous James brothers (of which Jesse was a prominent member) to become normal everyday citizens. Of course, there's no room in the Wild West for reformed outlaws, and the duo inevitably find themselves caught up in showdowns and robberies.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title The James Brothers of Missouri
Directors Fred C. Brannon
Writers William Lively, Royal K. Cole, Sol Shor

Cast

Keith Richards

as Jesse James

Robert Bice

as Frank James

Noel Neill

as Peg Royer

Roy Barcroft

as Ace Marlin

Patricia Knox

as Belle Calhoun

Lane Bradford

as Monk Tucker

Gene Roth

as Marshal Rand [Chs. 10-12]

John Hamilton

as Lon Royer [Ch.1]

Edmund Cobb

as The Sheriff [Chs. 6-8]

Hank Patterson

as Duffy [Ch. 4] / Duffy [11]

Dale Van Sickel

as Harry Sharkey / Henry Simpson (Chapters 3-4)

Tom Steele

as Slim, Lanky Royer Employee [Ch.1] / Drake, Lanky Henchman Guarding Simpson [Ch.4] / Henchman Guarding Wagon [Ch.11]

Lee Roberts

as 'Brandy' Jones [Chs. 6-7]

Frank O'Connor

as Rimrock Citizen

Marshall Reed

as Dutch

Chuck Roberson

as Townsman (uncredited)