The Trusted Outlaw (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1937, The Trusted Outlaw is a western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 57 minutes. “TEEMING ACTION! - TENDER ROMANCE! - SEETHING THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dan Ward, reformed and last member of an outlaw family, meets Molly Clark in a rocky draw near town. Ted Wells, a henchman for Dan's enemy Jim Swain, attempts to shoot Dan but is outdrawn and killed by the latter. Molly disappears and Dan learns that she and Wells had ridden there together. Sheriff Bob Larimer tells Dan that Molly is in love with Bert Gilmore and tried to have him ambushed. Dan takes a risky job with mine owner Pember of getting the $10,000 payroll through to the mine. Swain suspects that Dan is carrying the payroll, but his gang is unable to stop Dan. Betty Pember disregards Dan's warning that the hills are filled with Swain's men and she starts for town. She is kidnapped by Gilmore and Molly and Dan ride to her rescue.
Who’s in it. The Trusted Outlaw stars Bob Steele as Dan Ward, Lois January as Molly Clark, Joan Barclay as Betty Pember and Earl Dwire as Jim Swain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Trusted Outlaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trusted Outlaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trusted Outlaw 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 Trusted Outlaw (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Trusted Outlaw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Trusted Outlaw worth watching?
- The Trusted Outlaw holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trusted Outlaw?
- The Trusted Outlaw stars Bob Steele, Lois January, Joan Barclay, Earl Dwire and Charles King.
- When was The Trusted Outlaw released?
- The Trusted Outlaw was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.