The Purple Vigilantes (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, The Purple Vigilantes is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. David Ross organizes the ranchers into a vigilante group to rid the town of outlaws. The plan succeeds but the trouble starts when some of the men form a new vigilante group and posing as the original one plunder for loot.
Who’s in it. The Purple Vigilantes stars Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke, Ray Corrigan as Tucson Smith, Max Terhune as Lullaby Joslin and Joan Barclay as Jean McAllister, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purple Vigilantes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Vigilantes 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 Purple Vigilantes (1938)?
- In US, The Purple Vigilantes is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Purple Vigilantes?
- The Purple Vigilantes stars Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Joan Barclay and Earl Dwire.
- When was The Purple Vigilantes released?
- The Purple Vigilantes was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.