Short Grass
"ROD CAMERON...as the fabulous "Man from Santa Fe" who battled the Southwest's deadliest badmen!"
Originally released in 1950. Short Grass is a western film. directed by Lesley Selander. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rod Cameron, Cathy Downs, and Johnny Mack Brown
Synopsis
Steve Llewellyn hung up his guns after killing a man in self-defense, left Willow Creek and went on the drift for five years. Now he’s back. And the bad blood stirred up by his return and the violence caused by a cattleman’s grab for all the good grasslands mean Steve must strap on his sidearms again. Rod Cameron -- who became a marquee draw with a pair of espionage serials in the 1940s and went on to establish himself as a popular cowboy star -- makes Steve a hero to reckon with in Short Grass, one of the actor’s 10 films with busy shoot-‘em-up director Lesley Selander. Johnny Mack Brown, a sagebrush stalwart in his own right, plays the marshal who allies with Steve. Adding to the Western pedigree is costar Cathy Downs, who plays the title role in the iconic My Darling Clementine. Buffs will note other familiar faces, including Alan Hale, Jr., well remembered as the skipper who takes a “three-hour tour” to Gilligan’s Island.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rod Cameron
as Steve Llewellyn
Cathy Downs
as Sharon Lynch
Johnny Mack Brown
as Sheriff Ord Keown
Raymond Walburn
as Doctor McKenna
Alan Hale Jr.
as Chris Christofferson
Morris Ankrum
as Hal Fenton
Jonathan Hale
as Charlie Bissel
Harry Woods
as Sam Dreen
Marlo Dwyer
as Jennie Westfall
Riley Hill
as Randee Fenton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Scott R. Dunlap Productions
- Allied Artists Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Grass about?
Steve Llewellyn hung up his guns after killing a man in self-defense, left Willow Creek and went on the drift for five years. Now he’s back. And the bad blood stirred up by his return and the vio...
Who directed Short Grass?
Short Grass was directed by Lesley Selander.
How long is Short Grass?
Short Grass has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Short Grass released?
Short Grass was released on December 24, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Short Grass?
The main cast of Short Grass includes Rod Cameron, Cathy Downs, Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Walburn, Alan Hale Jr..