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The Border Patrolman (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Border Patrolman poster

Released in 1936, The Border Patrolman is a western film directed by David Howard, running about 60 minutes. “When a border patrolman catches their spoiled daughter smoking in a no-smoking area, parents hire him to watch over her. She then runs over to Mexico and gets involved with jewel thieves and ” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a border patrolman catches their spoiled daughter smoking in a no-smoking area, parents hire him to watch over her. She then runs over to Mexico and gets involved with jewel thieves and he has to go save her.

Who’s in it. The Border Patrolman stars George O’Brien as Bob Wallace, Polly Ann Young as Patricia Huntley, Smiley Burnette as Chuck Owens and LeRoy Mason as Courtney Maybrook, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Border Patrolman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Border Patrolman page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Border Patrolman 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 Border Patrolman (1936)?
In US, The Border Patrolman is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Border Patrolman worth watching?
The Border Patrolman holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Border Patrolman?
The Border Patrolman stars George O’Brien, Polly Ann Young, Smiley Burnette, LeRoy Mason and Mary Doran.
When was The Border Patrolman released?
The Border Patrolman was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.