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Jesse James as the Outlaw
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Jesse James as the Outlaw

1921-03-29 · 27 min · ★ 6.5

Western · History

Depicts Jesse James' return home to Missouri after the Civil War hoping to live a life of peace, but is falsely accused of robbing a bank. He is forced to take up a life of crime by being branded an outlaw. Crimes are commited and blamed on him, his family is maimed by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, but all the while James is able to perform charitable acts to citizens. James is finally assasinated by Bob Ford. All told in a flashback style by Jesse James Jr. to a eastern baeu asking for his daughters' hand in marrage.

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Directors
Franklin B. Coates
Production companies
Mesco Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jesse James Jr.Jesse James
Diana ReedLucille James, Jesse's Daughter
Jack NeilRobert Standing - Lucille's Sweetheart
Marguerite HungerfordZee Mimms - Mrs. Jesse James
Ralph JohnsonRalph JohnsonJudge Bowman
Hortense EspeyMrs. Bowman
William BakerJesse's Step-Father
Mrs. CartJesse's Mother
Frances CoffeySusan - Jesse's Sister
Elmo Red FoxChief Red Fox
Gilbert HolmesGilbert HolmesPee Wee Holmes - Rodeo Bulldogger

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