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Topeka (1953)

Movie ★ 6.0 69 min

Bill Elliot emulates his idol William S. Hart in the superior western Topeka. Elliot plays the archetypal Good Bad Man, hired to kick the crooked element out of a small town. A hard-drinking, hard-living man, Elliot entertains thoughts of taking over the town himself for the benefit of his own gang. After several reels of soul-searching, Elliot decides to honor his promise to clean up the town for its decent citizens. Evidently director Thomas Carr rented a camera crane for this Allied Artists production, since the camera performs remarkable calisthenics, the kind not normally seen in a medium-budget western.

Thomas Carr Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1953
Runtime
69 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0046445
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Studio
Westwood Productions,

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Frequently asked questions

What is Topeka about?
Bill Elliot emulates his idol William S. Hart in the superior western Topeka. Elliot plays the archetypal Good Bad Man, hired to kick the crooked element out of a small town. A hard-drinking, hard-living man, Elliot entertains thoughts of taking over the town himself for the benefit of his own gang. After several reels of soul-searching, Elliot decides to honor his promise to clean up the town for its decent citizens. Evidently director Thomas Carr rented a camera crane for this Allied Artists production, since the camera performs remarkable calisthenics, the kind not normally seen in a medium-budget western.
Who directed Topeka?
Topeka was directed by Thomas Carr.
Who stars in Topeka?
Topeka stars Bill Elliott, Phyllis Coates, Rick Vallin, Fuzzy Knight.
When was Topeka released?
Topeka is a 1953 western film.
Where can I watch Topeka?
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