South of Monterey

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South of Monterey
South of Monterey poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by William Nigh
Screenplay by Charles S. Belden
Based on The Cisco Kid
by O. Henry
Produced by Scott R. Dunlap
Starring Gilbert Roland
Martin Garralaga
Frank Yaconelli
Marjorie Riordan
Iris Flores
George J. Lewis
Cinematography Harry Neumann
Edited by Richard Heermance
Production
company
Distributed byMonogram Pictures
Release date
  • June 15, 1946 (1946-06-15)
Running time
63 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

South of Monterey is a 1946 American Western film directed by William Nigh and written by Charles S. Belden. The film stars Gilbert Roland, Martin Garralaga, Frank Yaconelli, Marjorie Riordan, Iris Flores and George J. Lewis. The film was released on June 15, 1946, by Monogram Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

The Cisco Kid learns of a land-swindling scheme in a small western town. Although the thievery was actually devised by the Police Commandante Arturo Morales and the tax collector Bennet, Cisco's efforts cause the thieves to fall out. Cisco is able to return the land to the rightful owners. [4]

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