Stagecoach Kid (1949): Cast & Plot
Stagecoach Kid is a 1949 western directed by Lew Landers, starring Joe Sawyer as Thatcher, Robert B. Williams and Thurston Hall. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stagecoach Kid About?
The premise of Stagecoach Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A robbery sparks a murder plot when Thatcher orders Parnell and Clint to kill his boss Peter Arnold, who arrives with his daughter Jessie, eager to return to San Francisco. Stagecoach owner Dave Collins and Chito foil the attack and chase the thieves who stole a shipment. During the chase, Jessie falls for Collins, adding romance to the showdown.
Stagecoach Kid Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- damsel in distress
- b western
- the stagecoach kid character
Stagecoach Kid Cast & Characters
Joe Sawyer leads the cast as Thatcher, with Robert B. Williams as Parnell (as Robert B. Williams) and Thurston Hall as Peter Arnold. Directed by Lew Landers; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lew Landers
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Joe Sawyer as Thatcher - Robert B. Williams as Parnell (as Robert B. Williams)
- Thurston Hall as Peter Arnold
- Robert Bray as Henchman Clint
Also Starring in Stagecoach Kid
· 6 more- Tim Holt Dave Collins
- Jeff Donnell Jessie Arnold
- Richard Martin Chito Rafferty
- Carol Hughes Birdie
- Harry Harvey Dabney
- Kenneth MacDonald Sheriff
More from Lew Landers
More films directed by Lew Landers: Terrified, Hot Rod Gang, The Cruel Tower and Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl.
Stagecoach Kid Plot Summary
What happens in Stagecoach Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Old West, Peter Arnold is a wealthy San Franciscan who retires to a quiet ranch, bringing along his headstrong daughter, Jessie Arnold. Jessie despises ranch life and dreams of a return to city streets in San Francisco to pursue a romance she’s craving. The ranch’s hard-edged foreman, Thatcher, quietly schemes with his ruthless associates, Clint and Parnell, plotting to murder Arnold on the road to the ranch. But their plan runs into a wall when the stagecoach line’s own owners, the resourceful Dave Collins and his loyal partner, Chito Rafferty, intervene, foiling the first attempt with quick wits and quick reflexes.
Full summary
The whole story of Stagecoach Kid, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Stagecoach Kid?
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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Who is the wealthy San Franciscan who retires to a quiet ranch?
Stagecoach Kid Also Known As
Also known as “La diligence tragique”.
- Also known as
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- La diligence tragique
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Stagecoach Kid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stagecoach Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Stagecoach Kid released?
Stagecoach Kid was released on June 2, 1949.
Who directed Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid was directed by Lew Landers.
More films by Lew Landers Who is in the cast of Stagecoach Kid?
Stagecoach Kid stars Joe Sawyer as Thatcher, Robert B. Williams as Parnell (as Robert B. Williams) and Thurston Hall as Peter Arnold, among 10 credited actors.
Does Stagecoach Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. Stagecoach Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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