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Stage to Mesa City

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1947 | 56 min | Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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
One for people who root for the clever crook and western fans. Half the pleasure is trying to spot the trick before the reveal. Shelve it next to The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Well paced, at 56 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Made in 1947: an older pace and style.

Lash and Fuzzy sent to help John Watson with his stage line arrive to find him murdered. Recognizing the outlaws they trail them to their leader Baxter. But before Baxter can tell who the big boss is he is shot. After getting the stage through to assure the mail contract, Lash now realizes who the boss is.

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 408 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ray Taylor

  • Lash LaRueMarshal Cheyenne Davis
  • Al St. JohnFuzzy Jones
  • Jennifer HoltMargie Watson
  • George ChesebroTom Padgett
  • Buster SlavenBob Watson (as Brad Slaven)
  • Marshall ReedLawyer Baxter
  • Terry FrostHenchman Ed Williams
  • Carl MathewsHenchman Jim
  • Bob WoodwardStage Driver Pete
  • Steve ClarkJohn Watson