Jesse James at Bay (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Jesse James at Bay is a comedy, music and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 56 minutes. “ROY ROGERS IN A DUAL ROLE! You'll thrill to his exciting portrayals of the notorious Jesse James...and Clint Burns, the gambler.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Jesse learns that Krager is cheating settlers, he and his gang rob trains to obtain money for them to purchase their land. Krager, finding a Jesse look alike in Burns, hires him to wreck havoc on the ranchers. When Jesse kills Burns he switches clothes and goes after the culprits.
Who’s in it. Jesse James at Bay stars Roy Rogers as Jesse James / Clint Burns, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Sheriff Gabby Whitaker, Sally Payne as Polly Morgan and Pierre Watkin as Phineas Krager - Land Dealer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jesse James at Bay has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesse James at Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesse James at Bay tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesse James at Bay (1941)?
- In US, Jesse James at Bay is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jesse James at Bay worth watching?
- Jesse James at Bay holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jesse James at Bay?
- Jesse James at Bay stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Sally Payne, Pierre Watkin and Ivan Miller.
- When was Jesse James at Bay released?
- Jesse James at Bay was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.