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Prairie Rustlers

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1945 | 56 min | Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
Right up the alley of western fans.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Well paced, at 56 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Made in 1945: an older pace and style.

Billy Carson is accused of the crimes committed by his dead-ringer, outlaw cousin Jim Slade, and barely escapes a lynching. With the aid of his pal Fuzzy Jones, Billy catches up with his cousin and clears his own name.

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 powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 425 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Newfield

  • Buster CrabbeBilly Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid
  • Al St. JohnFuzzy Jones
  • Evelyn FinleyHelen Foster
  • Karl HackettDan Foster
  • I. Stanford JolleyMatt
  • Bud OsborneBart
  • Kermit MaynardVic