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The Lawless Frontier (1934): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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The Lawless Frontier is a 1934 action western directed by Robert N. Bradbury, starring Jay Wilsey as 2nd Zanti Henchman, George 'Gabby' Hayes and Sheila Terry. It runs 59 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Best Westerns Ever, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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The Lawless Frontier (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Robert N. Bradbury
Genres
Western , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Monogram Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lawless Frontier About?

The premise of The Lawless Frontier without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After his parents are murdered by the outlaw Zanti, Tobin tracks the bandit across the frontier. He confronts Zanti just as the villain is about to kill Dusty and abduct Ruby, rescuing both before the chase resumes. Though Tobin finally subdues Zanti, the outlaw slips from the sheriff’s cuffs, forcing Tobin to pursue him into the desert.

The Lawless Frontier Themes & Keywords

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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Lawless Frontier

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Best Westerns Ever, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Lawless Frontier Cast & Characters

Jay Wilsey leads the cast as 2nd Zanti Henchman, with George 'Gabby' Hayes as Dusty and Sheila Terry as Ruby. Directed by Robert N. Bradbury; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Lawless Frontier Plot Summary

What happens in The Lawless Frontier 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

Aged prospector Dusty George ‘Gabby’ Hayes and his vivacious granddaughter Ruby Sheila Terry run a rugged ranch on the edge of a sun-scorched frontier. A treacherous gang of crooks led by the notorious Pandro Santi Earl Dwire has set its sights on Ruby, weaving a plan to abduct her and force a dangerous bargain. The tension escalates when Santi arrives with a horse as a glossy gift for Ruby, a prelude that exposes a ranch already deserted by an unseen foe. The mood is taut, and every shadow seems to hide a future threat.

Full summary

The whole story of The Lawless Frontier, scene by scene

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Details

The Lawless Frontier Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Frontera sin ley” and “Le territoire sans loi”.

Also known as
  • Frontera sin ley
  • Le territoire sans loi
  • Das Gesetz des Stärkeren
  • La frontiera senza legge
  • 非法边境线
  • Hranice bez zákona
  • La frontera sense llei
  • Граница без закона

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FAQ

The Lawless Frontier FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Lawless Frontier, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lawless Frontier?

The Lawless Frontier runs 59 minutes.

When was The Lawless Frontier released?

The Lawless Frontier was released on November 22, 1934.

Who directed The Lawless Frontier?

The Lawless Frontier was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.

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Who is in the cast of The Lawless Frontier?

The Lawless Frontier stars Jay Wilsey as 2nd Zanti Henchman, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Dusty and Sheila Terry as Ruby, among 12 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Lawless Frontier?

In the US, The Lawless Frontier is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Best Westerns Ever and Cineverse and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Lawless Frontier have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lawless Frontier has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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