Dead or Alive (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1921, Dead or Alive is a western and drama film directed by Dell Henderson, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack Stokes is Sheriff Lamar's right-hand man. Mrs. Lamar receives a threatening letter from a gambler. He threatens to expose her past life if she does not convince the sheriff to let him gamble freely. Jack overhears the conversation. In the ensuing fight, the gambler is accidentally killed. His gang tries to lynch Jack.
Who’s in it. Dead or Alive stars Jack Hoxie as Jack Stokes, Joseph W. Girard as Sheriff Lamar, Marin Sais as Sheriff Lamar's Wife and Evelyn Nelson as Beulah Stone, Tom's Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dead or Alive sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead or Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead or Alive 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 Dead or Alive (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead or Alive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead or Alive worth watching?
- Dead or Alive holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead or Alive?
- Dead or Alive stars Jack Hoxie, Joseph W. Girard, Marin Sais, Evelyn Nelson and C. Ray Florhe.
- When was Dead or Alive released?
- Dead or Alive was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.