Sons of Adventure (1948)
Sons of Adventure (1948), directed by Yakima Canutt, starring Lynne Roberts and Russell Hayden.
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Synopsis
This western mystery offers a behind-the-scenes look at movie making. The trouble begins when a cowboy star is mysteriously killed on the set. A detective investigates and becomes determined to save the prime suspect. Despite the terrible danger he faces, the investigator does not stop until the real culprit has been apprehended and justice is served.
- Yakima CanuttDirector
- Franklin AdreonWriter
- Sol ShorWriter
About the film
Sons of Adventure is a 1948 American Western film directed by Yakima Canutt, written by Franklin Adreon and Sol Shor, and starring Lynne Roberts, Russell Hayden, Gordon Jones, Grant Withers, George Chandler and Roy Barcroft. It was released on September 1, 1948 by Republic Pictures.
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Sons of Adventure is a 1948 American Western film directed by Yakima Canutt, written by Franklin Adreon and Sol Shor, and starring Lynne Roberts, Russell Hayden, Gordon Jones, Grant Withers, George Chandler and Roy Barcroft. It was released on September 1, 1948 by Republic Pictures.
Plot
Cast
Lynne Roberts as Jean
Russell Hayden as Steve Malone
Gordon Jones as Andy Baldwin
Grant Withers as J.L. Sterling
George Chandler as Billy Wilkes
Roy Barcroft as Leslie Bennett
John Newland as Peter Winslow
Stephanie Bachelor as Laura Gifford
John Holland as Paul Kenyon
Gil Frye as Sam Hodges
Richard Irving as Eddie
Joan Blair as Glenda
John Crawford as George Norton
Keith Richards as Harry
James Dale as Whitey
References
External links
Sons of Adventure at IMDb
Text from Sons of Adventure on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Adventure
Trivia
- It premiered on September 1, 1948, a Wednesday.
- It runs 1h00 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosRepublic Pictures
- CountriesUnited States
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Lynne Roberts
Jean -
Russell Hayden
Steve Malone -
Gordon Jones
Andy Baldwin -
Grant Withers
J.L. Sterling -
George Chandler
Billy Wilkes -
Roy Barcroft
Leslie Bennett -
John Newland
Peter Winslow -
Stephanie Bachelor
Laura Gifford -
John Holland
Paul Kenyon - Gil Frye Sam Hodges
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Richard Irving
Eddie - Joan Blair Glenda
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John Crawford
George Norton -
Keith Richards
Harry - James Dale Whitey
Quiz about this movie
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No Tempo do Onça Western from the 1940s
6.6
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Fora das Grades
6.8
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Gunless
6.4
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The Five
5.9
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Aliança de Aço
6.7
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O Rebelde Orgulhoso
6.0
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Estrela de Fogo
6.5
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O Diabo Feito Mulher
6.5
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O Último Pôr-Do-Sol
6.8
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O Homem Que Matou o Facínora
7.8
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Paixão Selvagem Western from the 1940s
6.7
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O Indomado
7.3
Tags
Crew
- Yakima Canutt Director
- Franklin Adreon Writer
- Sol Shor Writer
Questions about this film
What is Sons of Adventure about?
Sons of Adventure: This western mystery offers a behind-the-scenes look at movie making. The trouble begins when a cowboy star is mysteriously killed on the set. A detective investigates and becomes determined to save the prime suspect. Despite the terrible danger he faces, the investigator does not stop until the real culprit has been …
Who directed Sons of Adventure?
Sons of Adventure was directed by Yakima Canutt in 1948.
Who stars in Sons of Adventure?
The cast of Sons of Adventure includes Lynne Roberts, Russell Hayden, Gordon Jones, Grant Withers and George Chandler.
How long is Sons of Adventure?
Sons of Adventure runs for 60 minutes, or 1h00.
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