Cavalier of the West

Cavalier of the West
Directed byJohn P. McCarthy[1]
Written byJohn P. McCarthy
Produced byGeorge M. Merrick (associate)
CinematographyHarry Neumann
Frank Keeson
Edited byJames Morley
Distributed byState Rights
Weiss Bros.
Artclass Pictures Corp.
Release date
  • November 15, 1931 (1931-11-15)[2]
Running time
65 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cavalier of the West is a 1931 American Western film written and directed by John P. McCarthy. Distributed by State Rights, Weiss Bros. and Artclass Pictures Corp., the film was released in the US on November 15, 1931,[2] and marked the acting debut of five-year old Elena Verdugo, in an uncredited appearance.[3]

Plot

Captain John Allister of the United States Cavalry discovers Deputy Sheriff "Red" Greeley and four companions in the act of attacking a group of Indians. Through a ruse, John proves that their accusation that the Indians were rustling horses was merely an excuse to steal the gold that the Indians were transporting to El Rio.

Cast

References

  1. ^ The Film Daily (Jul-Dec 1931) at the Internet Archive. The Film Daily, issue on August 22, 1931, p. 10 (p. 1084). Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Cavalier of the West". American Film Institute. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  3. ^ Magera, Boyd. "Elena Verdugo Interview". WesternClippings.com. Retrieved June 8, 2021.


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