Prairie Stranger (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Prairie Stranger is a music and western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 58 minutes. “THRILL TO AN ACTION-PACKED BLAST OF WHITE-HOT LEAD AND RED-HOT RHYTHM!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charles Starrett is once more cast as frontier doctor Steve Monroe in Columbia's Prairie Stranger. In the company of his comic sidekick, mail-order intern Bones (Cliff Edwards), Dr. Monroe sets up his shingle in a small Nevada town. When business is slow, Monroe and Bones take jobs as ranch-hands on a cattle spread, and while thus employed try to solve a series of mysterious livestock poisonings.
Who’s in it. Prairie Stranger stars Charles Starrett as Steven Monroe, Cliff Edwards as 'Bones' Mallory, Patti McCarty as Sue Evans and Forbes Murray as Jud Evans, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prairie Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prairie Stranger tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prairie Stranger (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prairie Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Prairie Stranger?
- Prairie Stranger stars Charles Starrett, Cliff Edwards, Patti McCarty, Forbes Murray and Frank LaRue.