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The Sombrero Kid (1942)

Movie ★ 5.0 56 min

Western Romance

A well-acted, well-paced entry in the Don "Red" Barry Western series from Republic Pictures, The Sombrero Kid featured the diminutive Barry as Jerry Holden, the apparent son and heir of veteran lawman Tom Holden (Robert Homans). But when Holden Sr. is killed by one of Banker Martin's (Joel Friedkin) gang of claim jumpers, Jerry learns that his real father was Bart Clanton, a notorious bandit killed by Marshal Holden, who then raised the orphaned boy as his own.

George Sherman Director Norman S. Hall Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 31, 1942
Runtime
56 min
IMDb
tt0035355

Themes

Cast

Don 'Red' Barry Don 'Red' Barry Jerry Holden Lynn Merrick Lynn Merrick Dorothy Russell Robert Homans Robert Homans Marshal Thomas Holden John James John James Tommy Holden Joel Friedkin Joel Friedkin Uriah Martin Rand Brooks Rand Brooks Philip Martin Stuart Hamblen Stuart Hamblen Smoke Denton Robert McKenzie Robert McKenzie Judge Tater Slim Andrews Slim Andrews Panamint Anne O'Neal Mrs. Barnett

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sombrero Kid about?
A well-acted, well-paced entry in the Don "Red" Barry Western series from Republic Pictures, The Sombrero Kid featured the diminutive Barry as Jerry Holden, the apparent son and heir of veteran lawman Tom Holden (Robert Homans). But when Holden Sr. is killed by one of Banker Martin's (Joel Friedkin) gang of claim jumpers, Jerry learns that his real father was Bart Clanton, a notorious bandit killed by Marshal Holden, who then raised the orphaned boy as his own.
Who directed The Sombrero Kid?
The Sombrero Kid was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Sombrero Kid?
The Sombrero Kid stars Don 'Red' Barry, Lynn Merrick, Robert Homans, John James.
When was The Sombrero Kid released?
The Sombrero Kid is a 1942 western, romance film.
Where can I watch The Sombrero Kid?
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