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A DOUBLE-BLAST OF BLAZING ACTION...ROARING LAUGHTER...ROUSING RHYTHMS!

Genres

Western

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Dakota Indian Agent Steve Reynolds receives a copy of the Bonanza City Nuggett from Jim Mallory and reads a story blaming the Durango Kid for recent gold mine raids.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

14 August 1946

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Steve Randall / The Durango Kid

Doris Houck

Doris Houck

Anne Parker

Hank Penny

Hank Penny

Guitar Player, Miner (as Hank Penny and His Plantation Boys)

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Bud Geary

Bud Geary

Blaze Curlew - Gang Leader (uncredited)

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