The Avenger
"Blood-tingling all-action western!"
Originally released in 1931. The Avenger is a romance/western film. directed by Roy William Neill. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buck Jones, Dorothy Revier, and Edward Peil Sr.
Synopsis
Goss, Mason, and Kelly force Joaquin Murieta to watch as they hang his brother Juan for a crime he did not commit. To exact his revenge on the three, Joaquin becomes the notorious Black Shadow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Buck Jones
as Joaquin "The Black Shadow" Murietta
Dorothy Revier
as Helen Lake
Edward Peil Sr.
as Ike Mason
Otto Hoffman
as Black Kelly
Walter Percival
as Al Goss
Edward Hearn
as Captain Paul Lake
Sidney Bracey
as Windy
Paul Fix
as Juan Murietta (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
as Slim
Ethan Allen
as Jailer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sol Lesser Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Avenger about?
Goss, Mason, and Kelly force Joaquin Murieta to watch as they hang his brother Juan for a crime he did not commit. To exact his revenge on the three, Joaquin becomes the notorious Black Shadow.
Who directed The Avenger?
The Avenger was directed by Roy William Neill.
How long is The Avenger?
The Avenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Avenger released?
The Avenger was released on March 6, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Avenger?
The main cast of The Avenger includes Buck Jones, Dorothy Revier, Edward Peil Sr., Otto Hoffman, Walter Percival.