Code of the West (1947 film)

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Code of the West
Code of the West 1947 Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by William Berke
Screenplay byNorman Houston
Based onCode of the West
by Zane Grey
Produced byHerman Schlom
Starring
  • James Warren
  • Debra Alden
  • John Laurenz
Cinematography Jack MacKenzie
Edited byErnie Leadlay
Music byPaul Sawtell
Production
company
Distributed byRKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • February 20, 1947 (1947-02-20)(USA) [1]
Running time
57 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Code of the West is a 1947 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring James Warren, Debra Alden, Steve Brodie and Robert Clarke. Written by Norman Houston, it is based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Zane Grey.

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Plot

Two cowboys come to the aid of a rancher whose land is being threatened by an unscrupulous businessman.

Cast

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References

  1. "Code of the West: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 30, 2014.