Question 1

Which actor played the honest Reno brother Clint in Rage at Dawn, and what famous film did he reprise the role in?

Accepted Answer

Denver Pyle played Clint Reno. One year later, Elvis Presley played the same character in Love Me Tender (1956).

Question 2

What is historically unique about the lynching of the Reno brothers?

Accepted Answer

Frank, Sim, and Bill Reno were lynched along with gang member Charlie Anderson. Frank and Anderson were federal prisoners, believed to be the only time a federal prisoner was lynched by a mob before trial in US history.

Question 3

Which real railroad was the target of the Reno Brothers' final robbery?

Accepted Answer

The Ohio & Mississippi Railroad (1854-91).

Question 4

Where was Rage at Dawn filmed, and what historical park served as the town?

Accepted Answer

Most town shots were taken in Columbia State Park in Columbia, California. The sheriff's office is the Columbia Wells Fargo building.

Question 5

What train was used for the robbery scenes in Rage at Dawn?

Accepted Answer

The Sierra Railway #3 out of Jamestown, CA was used both times the train is robbed.

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