The Fighting Deputy (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 1937, The Fighting Deputy is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. The Sheriff and his deputies are after Scar Adams. Scar is the brother of Alice Denton, the girl Deputy Tom plans to marry, and when the Sheriff is wounded she makes Tom refuse the job of Sheriff. But when Scar kills his father, Tom puts on the badge and takes out after him.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Deputy stars Fred Scott as Tom Bentley, Phoebe Logan as Alice Denton, Al St. John as Fuzzy and Marjorie Beebe as Peaches, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Fighting Deputy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Deputy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Deputy 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 Fighting Deputy (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fighting Deputy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fighting Deputy worth watching?
- The Fighting Deputy holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Fighting Deputy?
- The Fighting Deputy stars Fred Scott, Phoebe Logan, Al St. John, Marjorie Beebe and Charles King.
- When was The Fighting Deputy released?
- The Fighting Deputy was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.
