Monday Morning Maybe

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Prairie Express

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1947 | 55 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
If you count yourself among western fans, this one's for you.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Well paced, at 55 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Made in 1947: an older pace and style.

Johnny Mack Brown comes to the aid of a beleaguered female freight line operator in this standard Monogram oater directed by veteran Lambert Hillyer. Having saved his old friend Faro Jenkins and young Dave Porter from marauding outlaws, Ranger Johnny Hudson learns that the attack may be part of a concerted effort by bandits to drive Dave's sister Peggy out of the freight business. Unbeknownst to Johnny and the Porters, the crimes are committed on behalf of local banker Gordon Gregg who wants to bankrupt the freight business in order to take over the valuable Porter ranch.

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 335 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lambert Hillyer

  • Johnny Mack BrownJohnny Hudson
  • Raymond HattonFaro Jenkins
  • Virginia BelmontPeggy Porter
  • Marshall ReedBurke, Gang Leader
  • William RuhlGordon Gregg
  • Robert WinklerDave Porter
  • Frank LaRueJarrett
  • Ted AdamsHenchman Lem
  • Steve DarrellSheriff Bill
  • Craig DuncanHenchman Pete