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Branded a Coward
A fighting son of the west proves his bravery with a swift draw and dynamite wallop
Genres
Western
Overview
Safely from behind some shrubbery, Johnny Hume, a boy of 6 or 7, witnesses the slaughter of his mother, father and brother by the guns of a gang led by "the Cat". Twenty years later finds Johnny grown to manhood, an expert bronc rider and target shooter - but paralyzed with fearful memories in an actual gunfight. This is brought home to him when some outlaws stick up the local saloon and Johnny ends up cowering behind the bar.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
58 min
Release Date
1935-07-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Hume
Billie Seward
Ethel Carson
Syd Saylor
Oscar
Lloyd Ingraham
Joe Carson
Lee Shumway
Tom Hume
Frank McCarroll
Henchman Dick
Yakima Canutt
'The Cat' (original)
Mickey Rentschler
Young Johnny Hume
Rex Downing
Young Billy Hume
Roger Williams
Henchman Tex
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