

Beyond the Sacramento
1940-11-11 · 58 min · ★ 9.0
Bill learns that two con artists whom he has dealt with before are at it again. Crowley runs the saloon and Adams the newspaper and both are highly respected by the citizens. Bill has foiled their schemes before and this time he breaks into Adams' office and resets the front page saying Adams confesses to be a fugitive criminal. When the citizens gather the next day the end is near for Adams and Crowley.
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- Lambert Hillyer
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- Columbia Pictures
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Bill Elliott'Wild' Bill Hickok
Evelyn KeyesLynn Perry
Dub TaylorCannonball
John DilsonJason Perry
Bradley PageCord Crowley
Frank LaRueJeff Adams
Norman WillisNelson
Steve ClarkCurly
Jack Rube CliffordSheriff
Don BeddoeWarden McKay
Tex CooperStage Driver Tex
Olin FrancisConvict Tom Jimpson
Ned GlassBank Teller George
Eddie LaughtonTownsman
George McKayBartender George
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