The Pocatello Kid

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The Pocatello Kid
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Directed by Phil Rosen
Screenplay by Earle Snell
Story by W. Scott Darling
Produced by Phil Goldstone
Starring Ken Maynard
Cinematography Arthur Reed
Edited by S. Roy Luby
Production
company
Release date
  • December 6, 1931 (1931-12-06)(US) [1]
Running time
61 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Pocatello Kid is a 1931 Pre-Code American Western film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Ken Maynard and was released on December 6, 1931.

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Plot

After the sheriff's death, a rustler talks the Pocatello Kid into becoming the new sheriff. The Kid foils the rustler's scheme by being straight rather than becoming a crooked lawman. [2]

Cast

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References

  1. "The Pocatello Kid". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on May 27, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  2. "Pocatello Kid". AllMovie. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.