The Lucky Texan (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1934, The Lucky Texan is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 61 minutes. “Action all the way, a hundred thrills in a fight for GOLD and a GIRL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry Mason, a young Texan, and Jake Benson, an old rancher, become partners and strike it rich with a gold mine. They then find their lives complicated by bad guys and a woman.
Who’s in it. The Lucky Texan stars John Wayne as Jerry Mason, Barbara Sheldon as Betty Benson, Lloyd Whitlock as Harris and George 'Gabby' Hayes as Jake 'Grandy' Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Lucky Texan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lucky Texan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lucky Texan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lucky Texan (1934)?
- In US, The Lucky Texan is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lucky Texan worth watching?
- The Lucky Texan holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lucky Texan?
- The Lucky Texan stars John Wayne, Barbara Sheldon, Lloyd Whitlock, George 'Gabby' Hayes and Yakima Canutt.
- When was The Lucky Texan released?
- The Lucky Texan was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.