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The Fargo Kid
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Wikipedia article
'The Fargo Kid' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Edward Killy starring Tim Holt. It was the second in Holt's series of Westerns for RKO. The film was shot in Kanab Canyon, Cave Lakes, and Johnson Canyon.
The script was based on a story which had been previously filmed as 'Man in the Rough' (1928) and 'The Cheyenne Kid' (1935).Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, 'The RKO Story.' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p154
Plot summary
A cowpuncher is mistaken for a notorious gunman.
Cast
* Tim Holt as The Fargo Kid
* Ray Whitley as Johnny
* Emmett Lynn as Whopper
* Jane Drummond as Jenny Winters
* Cy Kendall as Nick Kane
* Ernie Adams as Bush Cleveland
* Paul Fix as Deuce Mallory
* Paul Scardon as Caleb Winters
* Glenn Strange as Sheriff Dave
* Mary MacLaren as Mrs. Sarah Winters
Production
Filming took place from August 830.
Soundtrack
* Ray Whitley's combo "Crazy Ole Trails Ahead" (Music and lyrics by Ray Whitley and Fred Rose)
* Ray Whitley's combo "Twilight on the Prairie" (Music and lyrics by Ray Whitley and Fred Rose)
* "Echo in the Night" (Music and lyrics by Ray Whitley and Fred Rose)
References
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