I Shot Jesse James
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Synopsis
Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.
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Edited by Paul LandresShot by Ernest MillerScored by Albert Glasser
Also known as
- Ich erschoß Jesse Jamesde
- Balas vengadorases
- J'ai tué Jesse Jamesfr
- Ho ucciso Jesse il banditoit
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18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Preston Foster
as John Kelley
Barbara Britton
as Cynthy Waters
John Ireland
as Bob Ford
Reed Hadley
as Jesse James
John Ireland Nm0409869
as Bob Ford
J Edward Bromberg
as Harry Kane
Victor Kilian
as Soapy
Tom Tyler
as Frank James
Tommy Noonan
as Charles Ford
Eddie Dunn
as Joe - Silver King Bartender
Margia Dean
as Saloon Singer
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