
The Night Hawk
Western
Overview
Our Western star begins this actioner rather improbably, as a New York City gangster. But soon enough he heads for the more comfortable expanse of the open spaces.
Top Cast


Harry Carey
Harry Carey
'The Hawk'
Harry Carey
'The Hawk'


Claire Adams
Claire Adams
Clia Milton
Claire Adams
Clia Milton


Joseph W. Girard
Joseph W. Girard
Sheriff Milton
Joseph W. Girard
Sheriff Milton


Fred Malatesta
Fred Malatesta
José Valdez
Fred Malatesta
José Valdez


Nick De Ruiz
Nick De Ruiz
Manuel Valdez
Nick De Ruiz
Manuel Valdez


Lee Shumway
Lee Shumway
Lee Shumway
Oleda Parrish
Oleda Parrish
Oleda Parrish


William Elmer
William Elmer
William Elmer


Miles McCarthy
Miles McCarthy
Miles McCarthy


Fred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey
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