
Blue Steel
Seen it?1934 | 54 min | Western, Action
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
- Made for action fans. If you loved Silverado, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
When Sheriff Jake sees a man at the safe and then finds the payroll gone, he trails him. Just as he is about to arrest him, the man saves his life. Still suspicious, he joins up with the man and later they learn that Melgrove, the towns leading citizen, is trying to take over the area's ranches by having his gang stop all incoming supply wagons. With the ranchers about to sell to Melgrove, the two newcomers say they will bring in provisions.
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 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert N. Bradbury
- John WayneJohn Carruthers
- Eleanor HuntBetty Mason
- George 'Gabby' HayesSheriff Jake Withers
- Edward Peil Sr.Malgrove
- Yakima CanuttDanti, the Polka Dot Bandit
- Lafe McKeeDan Mason
- George ClevelandHank - Innkeeper
- Earl DwireHenchman
- George NashBridegroom
- Hank BellStage Driver