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Westward Ho
Westward Ho

Westward Ho

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The all-purpose title Westward Ho was applied in 1942 to this "Three Mesquiteers" western. This time, the Mesquiteers are Tucson Smith, Stony Brooke and Lullaby Joslin, here played respectively by Bob Steele, Tom Tyler and Rufe Davis. Our heroes converge on a small town to solve a series of mysterious bank robberies.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

24 April 1942

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bob Steele

Bob Steele

Tucson Smith

Tom Tyler

Tom Tyler

Stony Brooke

Rufe Davis

Rufe Davis

Lullaby Joslin

Evelyn Brent

Evelyn Brent

Mrs. Healey

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Rick West

Lois Collier

Lois Collier

Anne Henderson

Emmett Lynn

Emmett Lynn

Sheriff

John James

John James

Jimmy Henderson

Tom Seidel

Tom Seidel

Wayne Henderson

Jack Kirk

Jack Kirk

Deputy

Budd Buster

Budd Buster

Henchman Coffee

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