The Mexicali Kid
Seen it?1938 | 51 min | Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Well paced, at 51 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
Looking for the killer of his brother, Jack saves the outlaw known as the Mexicali Kid who had collapsed on the desert. Jack joins up with the Kid who leads him to Gorson. Gorson is after a ranch and gets Jack to pose as the heir to the ranch. After the papers are signed he plans to have jack killed. But the Kid recognizes Gorson's henchmen as the men Jack is after and decides to help him.
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 powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 419 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wallace Fox
- Jack RandallJack Wood
- Wesley BarryThe Mexicali Kid
- Eleanor StewartJean Carter
- Wilhelm von BrinckenFrederick Gorson
- Chester GanMo Cort-Chinese Cook
- Glenn StrangeForeman Jed
- Billy BletcherStagecoach Driver
- Ernie AdamsCarl--Gorson's Bookkeeper
- Ed CassidySheriff Ed
- Bud OsborneChris Collins