THE BORDER LEGION aka West of the Badlands (1940) Roy Rogers & Carol Hughes | Western | B&W

The Border Legion aka West of the Badlands is a 1940 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Olive Cooper and Louis Stevens. It is based on the 1916 novel The Border Legion by Zane Grey. The film stars Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Carol Hughes, Joe Sawyer, Maude Eburne and Jay Novello.

SYNOPSIS
An Eastern doctor, fleeing from authorities in New York, finds refuge in the rugged West. There, he comes to the aid of his friends who are besieged by a notorious outlaw gang known as the Border Legion. As he battles to protect them, he also struggles with his own uncertain future. In the end, the doctor's bravery and integrity lead to his exoneration, clearing him of any wrongdoing back East.

CAST & CREW
Roy Rogers as Dr. Stephen Kellogg aka Steve Kells
George "Gabby" Hayes as Honest John Whittaker
Carol Hughes as Alice Randall
Joe Sawyer as Jim Gulden
Maude Eburne as Hurricane Hattie McGuire
Jay Novello as Santos
Hal Taliaferro as Sheriff Amos Link
Dick Wessel as Oscar Red McGooney
Paul Porcasi as Tony
Robert Emmett Keane as Officer Willets

Director: Joseph Kane
Screenplay by: Olive Cooper, Louis Stevens
Based on: The Border Legion by Zane Grey
Produced by: Joseph Kane
Starring: Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Carol Hughes, Joe Sawyer, Maude Eburne, Jay Novello
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Edited by: Edward Mann
Music by: Milton Rosen
Production Company: Republic Pictures
Distributed by: Republic Pictures
Release Date: December 5, 1940
Running Time: 54-58 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English