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The Silver Star
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The Silver Star

1955-04-07 · 73 min · ★ 5.5

Western

A third generation deputy sheriff doubts whether or not he has the guts for the job that killed both his father and grandfather. His doubts are re-enforced when three vicious gunmen arrive in town. From the original 35mm widescreen negative.

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Directors
Richard Bartlett
Production companies
Lippert Pictures, L&B Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edgar BuchananEdgar BuchananWill 'Bill' Dowdy (as Edgar Buchanon)
Marie WindsorMarie WindsorKaren Childress
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.John W. Harmon (as Lon Chaney)
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneHenry 'Tiny' Longtree
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumCharlie Childress
Michael WhalenMichael WhalenShakespeare
Edith EvansonEdith EvansonBelle Dowdy
Earle LyonEarle LyonSheriff Gregg Leech
Richard BartlettKing Daniels
Steve RowlandSteve RowlandBainey
Robert KarnesRobert KarnesWard Blythe (as Bob Karnes)
Tim GrahamHappy
Bill AndersDaniels Henchman
Jill RichardsStella

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