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The Western Code

The Western Code

The Western Code

The Western Code

1932•57m•

★9.0(1 ratings)

Western

Overview

When Tim Barrett rides into Carabinas, his reputation as a lawman precedes him. Rescuing Polly Loomis from the unwanted attentions of a saloon ruffian, he learns her mother married ranch foreman Nick Grindel shortly before her death, and left everything to him in her will. Nick has proposed marriage to his stepdaughter, and she fears violence if her hot-blooded brother Dick finds out. When a body is found at the Bow Knot, Tim barely rescues Dick from a necktie party and is deputized to investigate when Dick confesses to a crime he didn't commit.

Director

John P. McCarthy

Writers

William Colt MacDonald, Milton Krims

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Main Cast

Tim McCoy

Tim McCoy

Tim Barrett

Nora Lane

Nora Lane

Polly Loomis

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Chapman

Dwight Frye

Dwight Frye

Dick Loomis

Wheeler Oakman

Wheeler Oakman

Nick Grindell

Matthew Betz

Matthew Betz

Warden

Gordon De Main

Gordon De Main

Fred Purdy

Emilio Fernández

Emilio Fernández

Indian Joe

Full Crew

Direction

Director: John P. McCarthy
Assistant Director: Wilbur McGaugh

Writing

Story: William Colt MacDonald
Screenplay: Milton Krims

Production

Associate Producer: Samuel J. Briskin

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Benjamin H. Kline

Editing

Editor: Otto Meyer

Keywords

texas rangerwill

Did You Know?

#1

The film was directed by John P. McCarthy.

#2

The screenplay was written by Milton Krims.

#3

Cinematography was handled by Benjamin H. Kline.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0023682.

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Rating

9.0/10

Masterpiece

1 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Western Code

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures