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Lightning Carson Rides Again
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Lightning Carson Rides Again

1938-10-09 · 58 min · ★ 5.3

Western

Lightning Carson's nephew has been falsely accused of murder. To get in with the gang, Lightning poses as a Mexican. He also appears as himself making his costume changes at his sister's ranch. Just as he about to bring in the gang, a henchman finds evidence of his masquerade and arrives to expose the hoax.

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Directors
Sam Newfield
Production companies
Victory Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim McCoyTim McCoyLightning Bill Carson / Jose
Joan BarclayJoan BarclaySally - Paul Smith's Sweetheart
Ted AdamsTed AdamsChuck
Bob TerryBob TerryPaul Smith - Carson's Nephew
Forrest TaylorForrest TaylorGunfight Henchman
Ben CorbettBen CorbettHenchman Shorty
Slim WhitakerSlim WhitakerSaloon Owner
Frank WayneBank Cashier
Jane KeckleyJane KeckleyKatherine Smit- Carson's Sister
Karl HackettKarl HackettGray -Banker
Reed HowesReed HowesHenchman Jim
Frank LaRueFrank LaRueSheriff Armstrong
James FlavinJames FlavinJustice Department Agent
Walt La RueHenchman
Dick MoreheadBarfly
James SheridanJames SheridanHenchman
Wally WestGilroy - Murdered Driver

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