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The Law Comes to Texas
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The Law Comes to Texas

1939-04-16 · 61 min · ★ 8.0

Western

Dean, the Bailey County Judge, is the boss of both the outlaw gang and the Sheriff. He utilizes the state law that Sheriffs have jurisdiction only in their own county. After a raid the gang merely returns to the safety of Bailey County. The Governor sends Lawyer John Hayes. When he has no success as a Lawyer he leaves town only to return disguised as an outlaw with a scheme that will nab all the culprits.

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Directors
Joseph Levering
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bill ElliottBill ElliottJohn Haynes
Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann BorgDora Lewis
Bud OsborneBud OsborneJudge Jim Dean
Slim WhitakerSlim WhitakerBarney Dalton
Charles KingCharles KingKaintuck
Leon BeaumonLeon BeaumonHenchman Jeff

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