Sheriff of Tombstone (1941): Cast & Plot
Sheriff of Tombstone is a 1941 action western directed by Joseph Kane, starring George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby, Payne B. Johnson and Helen Gibson. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sheriff of Tombstone About?
The premise of Sheriff of Tombstone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The mayor recruits a gunslinger to appear as a law‑enforcer, but his true purpose is to seize control of Tombstone. When Roy and his sidekick Gabby ride into town, the townspeople mistake Roy for the hired gun. As Roy prepares to expose the mayor’s scheme, the actual hired gunslinger arrives, complicating matters.
Sheriff of Tombstone Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- singing cowboy
- b western
Sheriff of Tombstone Cast & Characters
George 'Gabby' Hayes leads the cast as Gabby, with Payne B. Johnson as Boy with Bret Starr and Helen Gibson as Liza Starr. Directed by Joseph Kane; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Kane
- George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby
- Payne B. Johnson as Boy with Bret Starr
- Helen Gibson as Liza Starr
- Herbert Rawlinson as Dodge City Marshal
Also Starring in Sheriff of Tombstone
· 47 more- Boots Brown Benji Starr
- Bob Card Dodge City Townsman
- Jane Muir Annie Starr
- Harry Woods Shotgun Cassidy
- Jack Ingram Bill Starr
- Addison Richards Mayor Luke Keeler
- Hal Taliaferro A.J. Slade
- Jay Novello John Anderson - aka Joe Martinez
- Zeffie Tilbury Granny Carson
- Sally Payne Queenie Whittaker, aka Queenie LaTour
- Elyse Knox Mary Carson
- Roy Rogers Roy Rogers
- Herman Hack Townsman
- Roy Barcroft Saloon Boss
- Bob Reeves Barfly
- Frank Ellis Miner
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- Al Haskell Barfly
- Trigger Brett's Horse
- Fred Burns Mine Owner
- Jim Corey Jed Crowley
- Jack Kirk Bonanza Bartender
- Jack Rockwell Stage Driver with Silver Shipment
- Chick Hannan Barfly
- Jack O'Shea Station Agent
- Charles Murphy Miner
- Tom Smith Townsman
- Cactus Mack Carson Man
- Jack Montgomery Clay Brother
- Cecil Weston Townswoman
- Ray Jones Townsman
- Bob Woodward Townsman
- Al Taylor Townsman
- Art Dillard Henchman
- Chuck Baldra Clay Brother
- Curley Dresden Miner
- George Rosener Official
- Spade Cooley Fiddle Player
- Joe Garcio Deputy
- Jess Cavin Miner
- Bud McClure Barfly
- Silver Tip Baker Townsman
- Vester Pegg Henchman
- Herman Nowlin Townsman
- Oscar Gahan Bonanza Piano Player
- Lew Morphy Barfly
- Ted Wells Rifleman in Wagon
- Carl Sepulveda Carson Man
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.
Sheriff of Tombstone Plot Summary
What happens in Sheriff of Tombstone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Brett Starr leaves his job in Dodge City to accept a sheriff’s post in Tombstone, Arizona, a dusty frontier town where his two brothers live and where danger and politics mingle with every dusty street. The moment he arrives, he discovers the office has already been offered to the unscrupulous lawman Shotgun Cassidy, a notorious figure whose name carries weight in gunfighter circles. Rather than bow to a crooked system, Starr decides to walk a tightrope of deception, secretly posing as the infamous lawman in order to win the badge and the chance to root out the rot that festers in town hall and the surrounding mines.
Full summary
The whole story of Sheriff of Tombstone, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sheriff of Tombstone?
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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In which Arizona town does Brett Starr accept the sheriff's post?
Sheriff of Tombstone Also Known As
Also known as “Der Sheriff von Tombstone”.
- Also known as
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- Der Sheriff von Tombstone
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The Toughest Gun in Tombstone 1958 -
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Sheriff of Tombstone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sheriff of Tombstone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sheriff of Tombstone?
Sheriff of Tombstone runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Sheriff of Tombstone released?
Sheriff of Tombstone was released on May 7, 1941.
Who directed Sheriff of Tombstone?
Sheriff of Tombstone was directed by Joseph Kane.
More films by Joseph Kane Who is in the cast of Sheriff of Tombstone?
Sheriff of Tombstone stars George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby, Payne B. Johnson as Boy with Bret Starr and Helen Gibson as Liza Starr, among 51 credited actors.
Does Sheriff of Tombstone have a post-credit scene?
No. Sheriff of Tombstone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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