Three Rogues

"Three lovable bad men, a jump ahead of the sheriff-finding thrilling adventures and fun in their search for gals and gold."

1931 1h 10m EN

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★10.0TMDB · 1

Western

Synopsis

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In 1877, thieves Ace Beaudry, Bronco Dawson and Bull Stanley head West together after having each been betrayed by a woman. They come across a wagon train bound for the town of Custer, where hundreds of people are gathering for a land rush in the Dakotas, which President Ulysses S. Grant has opened to settlers thanks to a treaty with the Sioux Indians. After the three rogues ride off, they spy a lone wagon with a tempting string of thoroughbreds. Before they can steal the horses, however, the wagon is attacked by a gang led by Layne Hunter, a shifty saloon owner from Custer. The trio chase off the gang, and as they are about to abscond with the horses, they find pretty Lee Carleton, whose father was killed in the attack.

“Three lovable bad men, a jump ahead of the sheriff-finding thrilling adventures and fun in their search for gals and gold.”

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Cast

Victor McLaglen
Bull Stanley
Fay Wray
Lee Carleton
Lew Cody
Ace Beaudry
Robert Warwick
Layne Hunter
Joyce Compton
Ace's girl
Eddie Gribbon
Bronco Dawson
Louise Huntington
Bronco's girl
Franklyn Farnum
Nelson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Benjamin Stoloff
Writers: Dudley Nichols, William M. Conselman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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95 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Benjamin Stoloff, shot by Daniel B. Clark. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Brunelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Milton Carruth shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Victor McLaglen and Fay Wray and Lew Cody carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Three lovable bad men, a jump ahead of the sheriff-finding thrilling adventures and fun in their search for gals and gold.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0022480 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Benjamin Stoloff directs. Daniel B. Clark behind the camera. Peter Brunelli scores. Milton Carruth cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
295 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Benjamin Stoloff, shot by Daniel B. Clark. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Peter Brunelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Milton Carruth shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Victor McLaglen and Fay Wray and Lew Cody carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Three lovable bad men, a jump ahead of the sheriff-finding thrilling adventures and fun in their search for gals and gold.".
8IMDB entry: tt0022480 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.