The Terror of Tiny Town (1938): Cast & Plot
The Terror of Tiny Town is a 1938 music western directed by Sam Newfield, starring Billy Curtis as The Hero (Buck Lawson), John T. Bambury and Billy Platt. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Terror of Tiny Town About?
The premise of The Terror of Tiny Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a rugged western town inhabited solely by people with dwarfism, the long‑standing Larson‑Preston feud is exacerbated by the notorious cattle thief and schemer Bat Haines. Buck Larson steps up to confront Haines while courting Nancy Preston, hoping to heal the rivalry between their families.
The Terror of Tiny Town Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- little person
- hero
- villain
- white hat
- black hat
- pony
- saloon
- experimental film
- shootout
- gunslinger
- evil
The Terror of Tiny Town Cast & Characters
Billy Curtis leads the cast as The Hero (Buck Lawson), with John T. Bambury as The Ranch Owner (Pop Lawson) (as John Bambury) and Billy Platt as The Rich Uncle (Jim 'Tex' Preston) (as Bill Platt). Directed by Sam Newfield; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Newfield
- Billy Curtis as The Hero (Buck Lawson)
- John T. Bambury as The Ranch Owner (Pop Lawson) (as John Bambury)
- Billy Platt as The Rich Uncle (Jim 'Tex' Preston) (as Bill Platt)
- Yvonne Moray as The Girl (Nancy Preston)
Also Starring in The Terror of Tiny Town
· 16 more- Nita Krebs The Vampire (Nita, the dance hall girl)
- Joseph Herbst The Sheriff
- Stephen Chase Master of Ceremonies
- William H. O'Docharty The Old Soak (as W.H. O'Docharty)
- Fern Formica Diamond Dolly (as Johnnie Fern)
- Jerry Maren Townsperson
- 'Little Billy' Rhodes The Villain (Bat Haines) (as Little Billy)
- Karl 'Karchy' Kosiczky The Barber (Sammy) (as Karl Casitzky)
- August Clarence Swenson Preacher
- Franz Balluck Villager
- Josefine Balluck Villager
- Charles Becker The Cook (Otto)
- George Ministeri The Blacksmith (Armstrong)
- Christine Buresh Villager
- Lida Buresh Villager
- Marie Winters Villager
More from Sam Newfield
More films directed by Sam Newfield: Lady in the Fog, Outlaw Women, Lost Continent and Mask of the Dragon.
The Terror of Tiny Town Plot Summary
What happens in The Terror of Tiny Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Terror of Tiny Town opens with a quirky stage moment: a man appears, proudly proclaiming the film’s seriousness, and the crowd is introduced to the starry-eyed hero who will soon dominate Hollywood. Buck Larson, Billy Curtis, strides in and declares that his fate is to become the biggest name in town, while Bat Haines, Little Billy Rhodes, counters with his own swagger, instantly setting up the rival ambitions that drive the plot. The stage host is interrupted, and the real, rural tale begins to unfold.
Full summary
The whole story of The Terror of Tiny Town, scene by scene
The Terror of Tiny Town Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Terror of Tiny Town?
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 fearless hero who refuses to let the feud define his life?
The Terror of Tiny Town Also Known As
Also known as “Terreur à Tiny Town”.
- Also known as
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- Terreur à Tiny Town
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The Terror of Tiny Town FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Terror of Tiny Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Terror of Tiny Town?
The Terror of Tiny Town runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Terror of Tiny Town released?
The Terror of Tiny Town was released on December 1, 1938.
Who directed The Terror of Tiny Town?
The Terror of Tiny Town was directed by Sam Newfield.
More films by Sam Newfield Who is in the cast of The Terror of Tiny Town?
The Terror of Tiny Town stars Billy Curtis as The Hero (Buck Lawson), John T. Bambury as The Ranch Owner (Pop Lawson) (as John Bambury) and Billy Platt as The Rich Uncle (Jim 'Tex' Preston) (as Bill Platt), among 20 credited actors.
Does The Terror of Tiny Town have a post-credit scene?
No. The Terror of Tiny Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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