California Firebrand

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California Firebrand
California Firebrand poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Philip Ford
Screenplay byJ. Benton Cheney
John K. Butler
Royal K. Cole
Produced byMelville Tucker
Starring Monte Hale
Lorna Gray
Paul Hurst
Alice Tyrrell
Tristram Coffin
LeRoy Mason
CinematographyReggie Lanning
Edited by Tony Martinelli
Music by Mort Glickman
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • April 1, 1948 (1948-04-01)
Running time
63 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

California Firebrand is a 1948 American Western film directed by Philip Ford and written by J. Benton Cheney, John K. Butler and Royal K. Cole. The film stars Monte Hale, Lorna Gray, Paul Hurst, Alice Tyrrell, Tristram Coffin and LeRoy Mason. [1] [2] [3] The film was released on April 1, 1948 by Republic Pictures.

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References

  1. "California Firebrand (1948) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  2. Hans J. Wollstein (2015). "California-Firebrand - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on November 23, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  3. "California Firebrand". Afi.com. Retrieved November 21, 2015.