The Light of Western Stars (1940 film)
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The Light of Western Stars is a 1940 American film directed by Lesley Selander
. The film is also known as Border Renegade (American alternative title).
Lesley Selander
Lesley Selander was a prolific American film director of Westerns and science fiction movies. His career as director, spanning 127 feature films and 15 TV episodes, lasted from 1936 to 1968...
. The film is also known as Border Renegade (American alternative title).
Cast
- Victor JoryVictor JoryVictor Jory was a Canadian actor.-Biography:Born in Dawson City, Yukon, Jory was the boxing and wrestling champion of the Coast Guard during his military service, and he kept his burly physique. He toured with theater troupes and appeared on Broadway, before making his Hollywood debut in 1930...
as Gene Stewart - Jo Ann SayersJo Ann SayersJo Ann Sayers is an American actress who was active in Broadway and in Hollywood films. Her film career spanned the 1930s through the 1950s.-Biography:...
as Madeline "Majesty" Hammond - Russell HaydenRussell HaydenRussell "Lucky" Hayden was an American film and television actor.He was born as Hayden Michael "Pate" Lucid, son of Francis J...
as Alfred "Al" Hammond - Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumMorris Ankrum was an American radio, television and film character actor.-Early life:Born Morris Nussbaum in Danville, Illinois, Ankrum originally began a career in academics. After graduating from USC with a law degree, he went on to an associate professorship in economics at the University of...
as Nat Hayworth - Noah Beery Jr. as Poco - Stewart's Sidekick
- J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldJoseph Farrell MacDonald was an American character actor and director. He played supporting roles and occasional leads. MacDonald, who was sometimes billed as "John Farrell Macdonald", "J.F...
as Bill Stillwell - Rancher - Ruth Rogers as Florence "Flo" Kingsley - Al's Girl
- Tom TylerTom TylerTom Tyler was an American actor in silent and sound motion pictures, best known for his portrayal of superhero Captain Marvel in the acclaimed 1941 movie serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel.-Biography:...
as Sheriff Tom Hawes - Rad Robinson as Monty - Stilwell Ranch Hand
- Eddie DeanEddie Dean (singer)Eddie Dean was an American western singer and actor whom Roy Rogers and Gene Autry termed the best cowboy singer of all time. Dean was best known for "I Dreamed Of A Hill-Billy Heaven" , which became an even greater hit in 1961 for Tex Ritter....
as Nels, Stillwell Hand - Esther Estrella as Bonita - Adobe Saloon Girl
- Alan LaddAlan Ladd-Early life:Ladd was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was the only child of Ina Raleigh Ladd and Alan Ladd, Sr. He was of English ancestry. His father died when he was four, and his mother relocated to Oklahoma City where she married Jim Beavers, a housepainter...
as Danny - Stillwell Ranch Hand - Georgia EllisGeorgia EllisGeorgia Ellis was an American actress who is best known for her recurring role of Kitty in the popular Western radio drama Gunsmoke.-External links:...
as Helen - Majesty's Boston Pal - Earl Askam as Sneed - Hawes' Deputy
- Lucio Villegas as Justice of the Peace Don Manuel