

Lay That Rifle Down
1955-07-07 · 71 min · ★ 6.0
A story about a girl from the sticks doing drudge work at a hotel and dreaming of a better life.
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- Directors
- Charles Lamont
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Judy CanovaJudy Canova
Robert LoweryNick Stokes, aka Poindexter March, III
Jil JarmynBetty Greeb
Jacqueline deWitAunt Sarah Greeb
Richard DeaconGlover Speckleton
Robert BurtonGeneral Ballard
James BellMr. Fetcher
Leon TylerHorace Speckleton
Marjorie BennettMrs. Speckleton
Paul E. BurnsMr. Gribble
Edmund CobbSheriff Cushing
Mimi GibsonTerry Fetcher
Pierre WatkinMr. CoswellTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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