Lightning Carson Rides Again
Seen it?1938 | 58 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
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
Lightning Carson's nephew has been falsely accused of murder. To get in with the gang, Lightning poses as a Mexican. He also appears as himself making his costume changes at his sister's ranch. Just as he about to bring in the gang, a henchman finds evidence of his masquerade and arrives to expose the hoax.
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 424 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Newfield
- Tim McCoyLightning Bill Carson / Jose
- Joan BarclaySally - Paul Smith's Sweetheart
- Ted AdamsChuck
- Bob TerryPaul Smith - Carson's Nephew
- Forrest TaylorGunfight Henchman
- Ben CorbettHenchman Shorty
- Slim WhitakerSaloon Owner
- Frank WayneBank Cashier
- Jane KeckleyKatherine Smit- Carson's Sister
- Karl HackettGray -Banker