The Marshal Of Mesa City (1939): Cast & Plot
The Marshal Of Mesa City is a 1939 western directed by David Howard, starring Leon Ames as Sheriff Jud Cronin, Virginia Vale and James Pier Mason. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- David Howard
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Marshal Of Mesa City About?
The premise of The Marshal Of Mesa City without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
TERROR TOWN OF THE YUMA TRAIL! …Tamed by the wildcat whose aim was as sure as his heart was true! A retired lawman gets back into action to fight political corruption.
The Marshal Of Mesa City Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- city in title
- location in title
- mesa arizona
- year 1880
- sheriff
- schoolroom
- stagecoach
- horseback riding
- horse
- mayor
- under arrest
- dancing
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- courtroom
- disturbing the peace
- whiskey
- corrupt sheriff
- fire
- jail
The Marshal Of Mesa City Cast & Characters
Leon Ames leads the cast as Sheriff Jud Cronin, with Virginia Vale as Virginia King and James Pier Mason as Man Shot by Cliff (uncredited). Directed by David Howard; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Howard
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Leon Ames as Sheriff Jud Cronin - Virginia Vale as Virginia King
- James Pier Mason as Man Shot by Cliff (uncredited)
- George O'Brien as Cliff Mason
Also Starring in The Marshal Of Mesa City
· 34 more- Joe McGuinn Henchman Pete Henderson
- Wilfred Lucas Marshal Andy Thompson (uncredited)
- Carl Stockdale Judge Wainwright (uncredited)
- Henry Brandon Duke Allison
- Harry Cording Henchman Bat Cardigan
- Slim Whitaker Henchman Jake Morris
- Mary Gordon Mrs. Dudley
- Harry Tenbrook Townsman (uncredited)
- Bob Burns Jim (uncredited)
- Herman Hack Townsman (uncredited)
- Lloyd Ingraham Mayor Sam Bentley
- Edward Peil Sr. Express Agent Frank (uncredited)
- Dick Rush Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Jack Tornek Townsman (uncredited)
- Frank Ellis Henchman Slim
- Blackie Whiteford Townsman (uncredited)
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- Stanley Price Gambler (uncredited)
- Monte Montague Bert (uncredited)
- Steve Pendleton Jim Tanner (uncredited)
- Jack Cheatham Bailiff (uncredited)
- Ben Corbett Drunk Henchman (uncredited)
- Cactus Mack Deputy Slim (uncredited)
- Jack Low Townsman (uncredited)
- Matty Roubert Townsman at Dance (uncredited)
- Billy Franey Dance Bartender (uncredited)
- Spade Cooley Fiddler (uncredited)
- Helen Gibson Mrs. Bentley (uncredited)
- Herman Nowlin Townsman (uncredited)
- Sid Jordan Henchman (uncredited)
- Rudy Sooter Bassist (uncredited)
- Johnny Luther Man at Dance (uncredited)
- Bill Patton Bill (uncredited)
- Aleth Hansen Musician (uncredited)
- Dick Hunter Short Henchman (uncredited)
The Marshal Of Mesa City Plot Summary
What happens in The Marshal Of Mesa City from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
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In 1880, in Mesa City, Arizona, a web of corruption tightens its grip as the town’s sheriff, Leon Ames Jud Cronin, and his cronies sow trouble at every turn. A determined schoolteacher, Virginia King, grows fed up with the harassment and decides to leave town. When Cronin’s henchmen ambush her stagecoach, a retired lawman steps into the breach: Cliff Mason, George O’Brien Mason, but the danger is far from over. Virginia identifies one of the gang as Joe McGuinn Henderson, and because the stagecoach is damaged in the attack, Cliff accompanies Virginia back to Mesa City to ensure her safety. He reports the incident to the town, but the mayor and the broken system prove there is little faith in delivering justice against Cronin, who keeps Henderson on his payroll.
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The Marshal Of Mesa City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Marshal Of Mesa City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Marshal Of Mesa City?
The Marshal Of Mesa City runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Marshal Of Mesa City released?
The Marshal Of Mesa City was released on November 3, 1939.
Who directed The Marshal Of Mesa City?
The Marshal Of Mesa City was directed by David Howard.
More films by David Howard Who is in the cast of The Marshal Of Mesa City?
The Marshal Of Mesa City stars Leon Ames as Sheriff Jud Cronin, Virginia Vale as Virginia King and James Pier Mason as Man Shot by Cliff (uncredited), among 38 credited actors.
Does The Marshal Of Mesa City have a post-credit scene?
No. The Marshal Of Mesa City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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