Branded a Coward
"A fighting son of the west proves his bravery with a swift draw and dynamite wallop"
Originally released in 1935. Branded a Coward is a western film. directed by Sam Newfield. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Mack Brown, Billie Seward, and Syd Saylor
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Mack Brown
as Johnny Hume
Billie Seward
as Ethel Carson
Syd Saylor
as Oscar
Lloyd Ingraham
as Joe Carson
Lee Shumway
as Tom Hume
Frank McCarroll
as Henchman Dick
Yakima Canutt
as 'The Cat' (original)
Mickey Rentschler
as Young Johnny Hume
Rex Downing
as Young Billy Hume
Roger Williams
as Henchman Tex
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Supreme Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Branded a Coward about?
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 gr...
Who directed Branded a Coward?
Branded a Coward was directed by Sam Newfield.
How long is Branded a Coward?
Branded a Coward has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Branded a Coward released?
Branded a Coward was released on July 1, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Branded a Coward?
The main cast of Branded a Coward includes Johnny Mack Brown, Billie Seward, Syd Saylor, Lloyd Ingraham, Lee Shumway.