The James Brothers of Missouri (1949)

6.7/10 167 min Western

Overview

This 12-part serial concerns the efforts of the infamous James brothers (of which Jesse was a prominent member) to become normal everyday citizens. Of course, there's no room in the Wild West for reformed outlaws, and the duo inevitably find themselves caught up in showdowns and robberies.

Cast

Keith Richards

Jesse James

Robert Bice

Frank James

Noel Neill

Peg Royer

Roy Barcroft

Ace Marlin

Patricia Knox

Belle Calhoun

Lane Bradford

Monk Tucker

Gene Roth

Marshal Rand [Chs. 10-12]

John Hamilton

Lon Royer [Ch.1]

Edmund Cobb

The Sheriff [Chs. 6-8]

Hank Patterson

Duffy [Ch. 4] / Duffy [11]

Dale Van Sickel

Harry Sharkey / Henry Simpson (Chapters 3-4)

Lee Roberts

'Brandy' Jones [Chs. 6-7]

Frank O'Connor

Rimrock Citizen

Marshall Reed

Dutch

Chuck Roberson

Townsman (uncredited)

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