Question 1

Why is Alan Ladd credited in this film despite not appearing?

Accepted Answer

A studio clerical error credited Alan Ladd as an 'Inspector,' but he does not appear and no such character exists in the story. His name was erroneously included in the credited cast and picked up by the AFI Catalog.

Question 2

What happened to the film's copyright that led to poor quality copies?

Accepted Answer

Paramount failed to renew the copyright, causing the film to fall into public domain. This allowed anyone to duplicate and sell copies, often severely edited or of extremely poor quality.

Question 3

How did the re-release extend the film's runtime?

Accepted Answer

On its first reissue, the company added random stock footage of cattle drives, chases, and stampedes to bring the running time to over an hour.

Question 4

What alternative title was used for the 1950 re-release?

Accepted Answer

The film was retitled 'Hell Town' by Favorite Films for its 1950 re-release.

Question 5

Which actor plays Dare Rudd in this Western?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne plays the character Dare Rudd.

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