King of the Pecos (1936): Cast & Plot
King of the Pecos is a 1936 action western directed by Joseph Kane, starring Cy Kendall as Alexander Stiles, John Wayne and Mary MacLaren. It runs 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 min
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King of the Pecos About?
The premise of King of the Pecos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Law and Order arrives in the Lone Star State as profiteer Alexander Stiles claims a million acres of range in the Pecos River country. Rancher Claybor opposes him, having already secured the water‑rich Sweetwater area as his own, setting the stage for a clash over land, water rights and justice.
King of the Pecos Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- pecos river
- deception
- raised by grandfather
- gang member
- gang leader
- court summons
- hang up guns
- court bailiff
- cold blooded murder
- overweight
- new mexico territory
- grief
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- greed
- resolvement
- b western
- b movie
- parents
- lawyer
- court
- pistol
- shot to death
- punched in the face
- marriage
- duel
- comic relief
- murder
King of the Pecos Cast & Characters
Cy Kendall leads the cast as Alexander Stiles, with John Wayne as John Clayborn and Mary MacLaren as Mrs. Clayborn. Directed by Joseph Kane; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Kane
- Cy Kendall as Alexander Stiles
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John Wayne as John Clayborn - Mary MacLaren as Mrs. Clayborn
- Bradley Metcalfe as Little John
Also Starring in King of the Pecos
· 7 more- Muriel Evans Belle Jackson
- Jack Rube Clifford Ash
- Edward Hearn Eli Jackson
- Arthur Aylesworth Hank Mathews
- Herbert Heywood Josh Billings
- Yakima Canutt Pete
- J. Frank Glendon Brewster
More from Joseph Kane
More films directed by Joseph Kane: The Man Who Died Twice, The Crooked Circle, Last Stagecoach West and Accused of Murder.
King of the Pecos Plot Summary
What happens in King of the Pecos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mr. Clayborn [John Wayne] and Mrs. Clayborn [Mary MacLaren] refuse to sell their land to Alexander Stiles. They are subsequently murdered by Stiles’ henchmen, who also beat their son John [Bradley Metcalfe]. John goes to live with his grandfather.
Ten years later, John is about to take his bar exam but he remembers what happened to his parents.
Alexander Stiles [Cy Kendall] has been gouging the ranchers for the cost of water and paying them a pittance for their cattle. John changes his last name to Clay and agrees to represent the ranchers in court.
Full summary
The whole story of King of the Pecos, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know King of the Pecos?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the lead character John Clayborn?
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Movies Like King of the Pecos
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including My Name Is Pecos, His Name Was King and Cattle King.
King of the Pecos FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King of the Pecos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King of the Pecos?
King of the Pecos runs 54 minutes.
When was King of the Pecos released?
King of the Pecos was released on March 9, 1936.
Who directed King of the Pecos?
King of the Pecos was directed by Joseph Kane.
More films by Joseph Kane Who is in the cast of King of the Pecos?
King of the Pecos stars Cy Kendall as Alexander Stiles, John Wayne as John Clayborn and Mary MacLaren as Mrs. Clayborn, among 11 credited actors.
Does King of the Pecos have a post-credit scene?
No. King of the Pecos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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