Jesse James as the Outlaw
Seen it?1921 | 27 min | Western, History
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 history buffs and western fans, this one's for you.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1921: an older pace and style.
Depicts Jesse James' return home to Missouri after the Civil War hoping to live a life of peace, but is falsely accused of robbing a bank. He is forced to take up a life of crime by being branded an outlaw. Crimes are commited and blamed on him, his family is maimed by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, but all the while James is able to perform charitable acts to citizens. James is finally assasinated by Bob Ford. All told in a flashback style by Jesse James Jr. to a eastern baeu asking for his daughters' hand in marrage.
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 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Franklin B. Coates
- Jesse James Jr.Jesse James
- Diana ReedLucille James, Jesse's Daughter
- Jack NeilRobert Standing - Lucille's Sweetheart
- Marguerite HungerfordZee Mimms - Mrs. Jesse James
- Ralph JohnsonJudge Bowman
- Hortense EspeyMrs. Bowman
- William BakerJesse's Step-Father
- Mrs. CartJesse's Mother
- Frances CoffeySusan - Jesse's Sister
- Elmo Red FoxChief Red Fox