The Montana Kid | |
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Directed by | Harry L. Fraser |
Written by | Harry L. Fraser (story) George Arthur Durlam (screenplay) |
Produced by | Trem Carr (producer) |
Starring | See below |
Cinematography | Archie Stout |
Edited by | Leonard Wheeler |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Montana Kid is a 1931 pre-Code American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser starring the team of Bill Cody and Andy Shuford. [1]
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