
The James Brothers of Missouri
Western
Overview
This 12-part serial concerns the efforts of the infamous James brothers (of which Jesse was a prominent member) to become normal everyday citizens. Of course, there's no room in the Wild West for reformed outlaws, and the duo inevitably find themselves caught up in showdowns and robberies.
Top Cast


Keith Richards
Keith Richards
Jesse James
Keith Richards
Jesse James


Robert Bice
Robert Bice
Frank James
Robert Bice
Frank James


Noel Neill
Noel Neill
Peg Royer
Noel Neill
Peg Royer


Roy Barcroft
Roy Barcroft
Ace Marlin
Roy Barcroft
Ace Marlin


Patricia Knox
Patricia Knox
Belle Calhoun
Patricia Knox
Belle Calhoun


Lane Bradford
Lane Bradford
Monk Tucker
Lane Bradford
Monk Tucker


Gene Roth
Gene Roth
Marshal Rand [Chs. 10-12]
Gene Roth
Marshal Rand [Chs. 10-12]


John Hamilton
John Hamilton
Lon Royer [Ch.1]
John Hamilton
Lon Royer [Ch.1]


Edmund Cobb
Edmund Cobb
The Sheriff [Chs. 6-8]
Edmund Cobb
The Sheriff [Chs. 6-8]


Hank Patterson
Hank Patterson
Duffy [Ch. 4] / Duffy [11]
Hank Patterson
Duffy [Ch. 4] / Duffy [11]
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