Code of the West 1947
“Battle of the Badlands!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Director
- William Berke
- Network
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Code of the West?
Code of the West is a 1947 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring James Warren, Debra Alden, Steve Brodie, and Robert Clarke. The screenplay was written by Norman Houston and is based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Zane Grey.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1947
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 20, 1947
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Western
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~57 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- RKO Radio Pictures
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Code of the West is a 1947 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring James Warren, Debra Alden, Steve Brodie, and Robert Clarke. The screenplay was written by Norman Houston and is based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Zane Grey. In the film, a character named Carter targets ranchers' land after learning that a railroad is coming. Bob and Chito return just in time to save Banker Stockton and his money from Carter's men. After Stockton lends money to the ranchers, Carter retaliates by having the ranchers burned out. Aware that Carter is responsible for the destruction, and once Carter's henchman Saunders is recognized, Bob takes action. The film has a runtime of fifty-seven minutes and was released in the United States on February 20, 1947.
Should you watch it?
“Two heroes return to defend local ranchers from a land-grabbing villain plotting to exploit the railroad.”
- Features a narrative based on a novel by Zane Grey
- Delivers a concise 57-minute runtime focused on action
- Showcases a traditional conflict between land-grabbing interests and local ranchers
- The film follows a formulaic Western structure that may feel predictable to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy classic black-and-white Westerns that focus on quick-paced justice and land-rights conflicts.
This is a straightforward action Western with a brisk 57-minute runtime, suitable for viewers who appreciate vintage genre storytelling.
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Where can I stream this film?
The 1947 film is currently listed on platforms such as The Movie Database and Plex, though availability varies by region.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic 1940s Westerns who enjoy stories based on the works of Zane Grey.
How long does it take to watch?
The film has a total runtime of 57 minutes.
Who are the essential actors in the film?
The film stars James Warren, Debra Alden, Steve Brodie, and Robert Clarke.
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