Black Aces (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1937, Black Aces is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 58 minutes. “A RIDING, TEARING, HUMAN AVALANCHE OF FURY, BUSTING UP THE BLACKMAILERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Len Stoddard wins Ted Ames ranch in a poker game he sends his brother Jake along with Ted to take over the ranch. When Jake is found murdered he offers a reward for the capture of Ted who now is believed to be a member of the Black Aces gang. Ted finds the probable location of the gang's hideout and sets out to clear himself.
Who’s in it. Black Aces stars Buck Jones as Ted Ames, Kay Linaker as Sandy McKenzie, Robert Frazer as Homer Truesdale and Raymond Brown as Henry Kline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Black Aces 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 Black Aces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Aces 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 Black Aces (1937)?
- In US, Black Aces is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Aces worth watching?
- Black Aces holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Aces?
- Black Aces stars Buck Jones, Kay Linaker, Robert Frazer, Raymond Brown and Fred MacKaye.
- When was Black Aces released?
- Black Aces was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.