Summary
The Light of Western Stars is an American western first released in 1940,
directed by Lesley Selander.
The film stars Victor Jory, Jo Ann Sayers, Russell Hayden, Morris Ankrum and Noah Beery Jr..
It has also been released under the title: Border Renegade.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Lesley Selander
- Script: Zane Grey, Norman Houston
- Photo: Russell Harlan
- Music: Victor Young
- Cast: Victor Jory (Gene Stewart), Jo Ann Sayers (Madeline ’Majesty’ Hammond), Russell Hayden (Alfred ’Al’ Hammond), Morris Ankrum (Nat Hayworth), Noah Beery Jr. (Poco – Stewart’s Sidekick), J. Farrell MacDonald (Bill Stillwell – Rancher), Ruth Rogers (Florence ’Flo’ Kingsley – Al’s Girl), Tom Tyler (Sheriff Tom Hawes), Rad Robinson (Monty – Stilwell Ranch Hand), Eddie Dean (Nels, Stillwell Hand), Esther Estrella (Bonita – Adobe Saloon Girl), Alan Ladd (Danny – Stillwell Ranch Hand), Georgia Ellis (Helen – Majesty’s Boston Pal), Earl Askam (Sneed – Hawes’ Deputy), Lucio Villegas (Justice of the Peace Don Manuel), Ted Billings (Saloon Waiter), Roy Bucko (Henchman), Bob Burns (Informer), Jim Corey (Ranch Hand), Dick Dickinson (Barfly), Merrill McCormick (Eddie – Adobe Saloon Dealer), Lee Phelps (Train Conductor)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 64 min; B&W
- Aka: Border Renegade
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