The Dude Bandit (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, The Dude Bandit is a western film directed by George Melford, running about 62 minutes. “More than a western...a perfect combination of romance, drama thrills and comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Burton kills Dad Mason and makes it look like a suicide, Ace Cooper arrives to investigate. He poses as a coward during the day but at night he becomes the daring Dude Bandit.
Who’s in it. The Dude Bandit stars Hoot Gibson as 'Ace' Cooper posing as Tex, Gloria Shea as Betty Mason, Hooper Atchley as Al Burton and Skeeter Bill Robbins as 'Skeeter', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Dude Bandit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dude Bandit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dude Bandit 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 Dude Bandit (1933)?
- In US, The Dude Bandit is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dude Bandit worth watching?
- The Dude Bandit 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 Dude Bandit?
- The Dude Bandit stars Hoot Gibson, Gloria Shea, Hooper Atchley, Skeeter Bill Robbins and Horace B. Carpenter.
- When was The Dude Bandit released?
- The Dude Bandit was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.