Jesse James at Bay

Jesse James at Bay
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJoseph Kane
Screenplay byJames R. Webb
Story byHarrison Jacobs
Produced byJoseph Kane
StarringRoy Rogers
George "Gabby" Hayes
Sally Payne
CinematographyWilliam Nobles
Edited byTony Martinelli
Music byPaul Sawtell
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • October 17, 1941 (1941-10-17)
Running time
56 minutes
53 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jesse James at Bay is a 1941 American western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes and Sally Payne.[1] Roy Rogers plays dual roles in this film.[1] It was produced and distributed by Republic Pictures.

Plot

When Jesse learns that crooked banker Krager is cheating settlers, he and his gang rob trains to obtain cash for them to purchase their land. Krager, finding a Jesse look-alike in Clint Burns, hires him to wreak havoc on the ranchers pretending to be the fearsome outlaw. When Jesse confronts and kills Burns, he switches clothes and goes after the crooked gang.

Cast

Themes

Although considered a Western, the film incorporates situations and themes associated with the Great Depression.[2]

Soundtrack

References

  1. ^ a b White, Raymond E. (2005). King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Popular Press. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-299-21004-5.
  2. ^ Lenihan, John H. (1980). Showdown, Confronting Modern America in the Western Film. University of Illinois Press. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-252-01254-9.
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