The Courageous Avenger (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, The Courageous Avenger is a western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. “Yellow Gold in the Desert...Loot for Outlaw Raiders!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kirk Baxter has been sent to investigate murder and robbery involving gold shipments. Identifying a gang member by his bullets, he uses that man's horse to locate and join the gang. He learns the gang is tipped off to the shipments by a mine employee using carrier pigeons. But the next message reveals his true identity and he is made a prisoner.
Who’s in it. The Courageous Avenger stars Johnny Mack Brown as Kirk Baxter, Helen Ericson as Beth Stonewell, Warner Richmond as Gorman and Eddie Parker as Henchman Wellford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Courageous Avenger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Courageous Avenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Courageous Avenger 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 Courageous Avenger (1935)?
- In US, The Courageous Avenger is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Courageous Avenger worth watching?
- The Courageous Avenger holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Courageous Avenger?
- The Courageous Avenger stars Johnny Mack Brown, Helen Ericson, Warner Richmond, Eddie Parker and Ed Cassidy.
- When was The Courageous Avenger released?
- The Courageous Avenger was released in 1935.