The Last Stand (1938 film)

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The Last Stand
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis
Screenplay by Harry O. Hoyt
Norton S. Parker
Story by Harry O. Hoyt
Produced by Trem Carr
Starring Bob Baker
Cinematography Harry Neumann
Edited by Charles Craft
Music by Frank Sanucci
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 April 1938 (1938-04-01)(USA)
Running time
56 min
Country United States
LanguageEnglish

The Last Stand is a 1938 American Western film directed by Joseph H. Lewis. It is an early example of the western detective story. [1]

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References

  1. Gary D. Rhodes The Films of Joseph H. Lewis 0814334628 2012 - Page 66 "However, Lewis predated these efforts in his B movies The Last Stand (1938) and Blazing Six Shooters (1940), both of which featured cowboys who solved mysteries. His detective films, whether set in the Old West or modern day, are notable ....."

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