The Law of 45's
Seen it?1935 | 57 min | Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves a story about hope against the odds and western fans, this one's for you. The walls close in, and so does the tension. A good follow-up to Bone Tomahawk or The Great Escape.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 57 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
Lawyer Rontel has made Geologist Sheffield his prisoner and by power of attorney is using his money to buy the ranches of those driven off by his hired men. But when he goes after Hayden, Tucson and Stoney arrive and things begin to change.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 753 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John P. McCarthy
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsTucson Two-Gun Smith
- Molly O'DayJoan Hayden
- Al St. JohnStoney Martin
- Ted AdamsGordon Rontell
- Lafe McKeeCharlie Hayden (Joan's Father)
- Fred BurnsSheriff Tom
- Curley BaldwinDeputy Bill
- Martín GarralagaJoe Sanchez
- Broderick O'FarrellSir Henry Sheffield
- James SheridanHenchman Toral