Lightning Bill
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Victor Adamson
Buffalo Bill Jr.
Alma Rayford
Nelson Mcdowell
Bud Osborne
Bill Mccall
Film Details
Synopsis
After rancher Tom Ross unwittingly shows his newly acquired roll of cash to one of outlaw Landis' men, Landis murders Ross and steals his money. In addition, Landis knows that Tom has hidden a fortune somewhere on his property, but must flee before he can search for it. Months later, Tom's daughter Sally and her uncle are in danger of losing the family ranch to Landis, who holds I.O.U.s from Ross on gambling debts. Ross hires cowboys "Lightning" Bill and Barney to help fight Landis' gang, but the night before they are to take the cattle to market, the Landis gang turns the herd loose. Bill and Barney go after the cattle, leaving Sally and the Ross cook, Mathilda, alone at the ranch. When Sally sees Landis break into the bunkhouse to look for the hidden money, she realizes that he must be the man who killed her father and follows him. Landis pulls a gun on Sally, but Bill arrives just in time to save her life. Bill turns the money over to Sally's uncle, and Landis is apprehended, while the relieved couple embrace.
Director
Victor Adamson
Cast
Buffalo Bill Jr.
Alma Rayford
Nelson Mcdowell
Bud Osborne
Bill Mccall
Allen Holbrook
George Hazel
Mrs. [eva] Mckenzie
Jack Ward
Lafe Mckee
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Notes
The title of this film was incorrectly spelled "Lighting Bill" in the onscreen credits. No reviews or other contemporary information for the film have been located. Although onscreen credits include a 1934 copyright statement, the title was not found in copyright records. Modern sources add Bob McKenzie (Mr. Thompson) to the cast list, credit Victor Adamson as producer, and give the film's running time as 46 minutes. Modern sources complete the above cast listing with the following character names: Nelson McDowell (Barney), Bud Osborne (Landis), Bill McCall (Ross), Allen Holbrook (Pete) and George Hazel (Henchman).
