The Carson City Kid (1940): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1940, The Carson City Kid is an action and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 54 minutes. “A FIGHTING WILDCAT...where there's guns to blaze and gals to love” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Carson City Kid and partner Laramie are outlaws. When his partner is caught the Kid, his identity being unknown, takes a job in Jessup's saloon. Here he see Jessup cheat Waren out of his money. Warren then robs Jessup posing as the Kid but gets caught. To gain his freedom, Laramie identifies Warren as the Kid. Realizing Jessup is the man that killed his brother, the Kid must find a way to clear Warren and get Jessup.

Who’s in it. The Carson City Kid stars Roy Rogers as The Carson City Kid's Brother, Pauline Moore as Joby "Tildy" Madison, Bob Steele as Lee Jessup, aka Morgan Reynolds and George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Whittaker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Carson City Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Carson City Kid page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Carson City Kid 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.