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Quick on the Trigger

Quick on the Trigger

Quick on the Trigger

Quick on the Trigger

HOT ON THE TRAIL OF OUTLAWS,TUNES AND FUN

1948•Unknown runtime•

★6.5(2 ratings)

Western

Overview

Quick on the Trigger was Charles Starrett's second "Durango Kid" picture for 1949. It all begins when ousted sheriff Steve Warren (Starrett) is put on trial for the murder of heroine Nora Reed's (Helen Parrish) brother. Steve is innocent, of course, but he doesn't stand a chance against prosecuting attorney Garvey Yager (Lyle Talbot) -- especially since Yager is the real killer.

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Main Cast

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Sheriff Steve Warren / Durango Kid

Smiley Burnette

Smiley Burnette

Smiley

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Garvey Yager

Helen Parrish

Helen Parrish

Nora Reed

George Eldredge

George Eldredge

Alfred Murdock

Ted Adams

Ted Adams

Sheriff Martin Oaks

Al Bridge

Al Bridge

Judge Kormac

Russell Arms

Russell Arms

Fred Reed

M.H. Richman

M.H. Richman

Band Member

Freddie Daniel

Freddie Daniel

Band Member

Eddie Wallace

Eddie Wallace

Band Member

J.D. Sumner

J.D. Sumner

Band Member

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Ray Nazarro

Writing

Screenplay: Elmer Clifton

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "HOT ON THE TRAIL OF OUTLAWS,TUNES AND FUN"

#2

The film was directed by Ray Nazarro.

#3

The screenplay was written by Elmer Clifton.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0041778.

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The Durango Kid Collection

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

2 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Quick on the Trigger

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures