THE CHEYENNE KID (1940) Jack Randall, Louise Stanley & Kenne Duncan | Western | B&W

The Cheyenne Kid is a 1940 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and written by Tom Gibson. The film stars Jack Randall, Louise Stanley, Kenne Duncan, Frank Yaconelli, Reed Howes and Charles King. The film was released on February 20, 1940, by Monogram Pictures.

SYNOPSIS
A former gambler turned ranch foreman, is entrusted by his employer with $1,000 to purchase cattle for the ranch. As he embarks on this task, the ranch owner also fires a disgruntled ranch hand, who swiftly alerts the scheming Jeff Baker about the money. Baker, determined to sabotage the deal, sends his henchmen to intercept the Kid. Although they fail to rob him, they kill the rancher who received the payment from the Kid.

In a twisted turn of events, the Sheriff arrests the Cheyenne Kid, accusing him of murdering the rancher to reclaim the money. Baker further complicates matters by claiming the Kid lost the money at his gambling table. Meanwhile, Baker’s men continue their efforts to thwart the cattle purchase from Ruth and Chet Adams, whose ranch is deeply in debt to Baker. The Kid must now clear his name, confront the real culprits, and ensure the cattle deal goes through, all while navigating a web of deceit and danger.

CAST & CREW
Jack Randall as The Cheyenne Kid
Louise Stanley as Ruth Adams
Kenne Duncan as Chet Adams
Frank Yaconelli as Manuel
Reed Howes as Jeff Baker
Charles King as Carson
George Chesebro as Davis
Forrest Taylor as Sheriff
Ed Brady as Farnum
Lafe McKee as Roberts

Director: Raymond K. Johnson
Screenplay: Tom Gibson
Producer: Harry S. Webb
Starring: Jack Randall, Louise Stanley, Kenne Duncan, Frank Yaconelli, Reed Howes, Charles King
Cinematography: Edward A. Kull
Editing: Robert Golden
Production Company: Monogram Pictures
Distributor: Monogram Pictures
Release Date: February 20, 1940
Running Time: 50 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English