South of Death Valley

South of Death Valley

54 mins | Western | Aug. 8, 1949

When Steve Downey arrives to reopen his brother-in-law's gold mine, he finds a war between the ranchers and the miners. Ashton has had the water poisoned killing cattle. When Ashton's men find Steve's hat, they kill Tom Tavish and frame Steve for the murder. Escaping jail the Durango Kid goes into action.

South of Death Valley

54 mins | Western | Aug. 8, 1949

South of Death Valley
When Steve Downey arrives to reopen his brother-in-law's gold mine, he finds a war between the ranchers and the miners. Ashton has had the water poisoned killing cattle. When Ashton's men find Steve's hat, they kill Tom Tavish and frame Steve for the murder. Escaping jail the Durango Kid goes into action.
Producers Columbia Pictures
Original title South of Death Valley
Directors Gilbert Kay, Ray Nazarro
Writers James Gruen, Earle Snell

Cast

Charles Starrett

as Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid

Gail Davis

as Molly Tavish

Fred F. Sears

as Sam Ashton

Lee Roberts

as Scotty Tavish

Richard Emory

as Tommy Tavish

Clayton Moore

as Henchman Brad

Tommy Duncan

as Tommy, Band Leader

Smiley Burnette

as Self

Jack Evans

as Townsman (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

as Henchman (uncredited)

Kermit Maynard

as Henchman (uncredited)

George Morrell

as Townsman (uncredited)

Jason Robards Sr.

as Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)

Robert Robinson

as Townsman (uncredited)

George Sowards

as Townsman (uncredited)

Blackie Whiteford

as Townsman (uncredited)

Al Wyatt Sr.

as Henchman (uncredited)