Dugan of the Bad Lands


1h 6m 1931

Brief Synopsis

The first of the series known as(and called such by Monogram)the "Bill 'n Andy" series with western star Bill Cody and a young Andy Shuford. Not a series in the usual sense as neither played continuing characters in the series and weren't always called Bill and Andy. Cody's trademark---intentional or otherwise---was a 20-gallon hat rather than the usual 10-gallon variety, and clothes that always seemed to have been made for someone a lot...

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Jul 27, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Distribution Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 6m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
5,266ft

Synopsis

When Andy's father dies in the desert, Bill Dugan rescues Andy and the two become partners. After they find Sheriff Manning, who has been knocked out by a gang of smugglers and left to die in the desert, they agree to help him track his attackers and are deputized. Bill and Andy convince the gang leader that Manning is dead. In order to gather evidence against them, the two trail the outlaws. June Manning, the sheriff's daughter, mistakenly thinks Bill has killed her father, but the truth is revealed after the outlaws are captured.

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Jul 27, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Distribution Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 6m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
5,266ft

Quotes

Trivia

This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.

Notes

This was the first of several Monogram films to co-star Bill Cody and Andy Shuford.