The Tonto Kid (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film
Released in 1934, The Tonto Kid is a western film directed by Harry L. Fraser, running about 61 minutes. “HISTORY IGNORES HIM...YET THE "KID" MADE HISTORY EVERY MOMENT OF HIS LIFE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lawyer Creech is after the ranch of the dying Cartwright. First he brings in Cahill to pose as the only living relative. Then when the Tonto Kid finds platinum on the ranch, Creech frames him for murder.
Who’s in it. The Tonto Kid stars Rex Bell as 'Skeets" Slawson aka The Tonto Kid, Ruth Mix as Nancy Cahill, Buzz Barton as Wesley Fritch and Theodore Lorch as Lawyer Sam Creech, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tonto Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tonto Kid tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tonto Kid (1934)?
- In US, The Tonto Kid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Tonto Kid?
- The Tonto Kid stars Rex Bell, Ruth Mix, Buzz Barton, Theodore Lorch and Joseph W. Girard.
- When was The Tonto Kid released?
- The Tonto Kid was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.