
South of St. Louis
Seen it?1949 | 88 min | Western
Why 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
- Aimed squarely at western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 1 hr 28 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
With the advent of the American Civil War, three partners in a ranch see how this is destroyed. Needing money, will join the Confederate troops, each for their particular motivations.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ray Enright
- Joel McCreaKip Davis
- Alexis SmithRouge de Lisle
- Zachary ScottCharlie Burns
- Dorothy MaloneDeborah Miller
- Douglas KennedyLee Price
- Alan HaleJake Evarts
- Victor JoryLuke Cottrell
- Bob SteeleSlim Hansen
- Art SmithBronco
- Monte BlueCapt. Jeffrey