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title: "Prairie Rustlers"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/prairie-rustlers-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 384625
imdb_id: "tt0037999"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 56
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Prairie Rustlers (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/prairie-rustlers-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Prairie Rustlers
Year: 1945
Release Date: 11/07/1945 (US)
Genre: Western
Runtime: 56m
Cast:
Buster Crabbe as Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid
Al St. John as Fuzzy Jones
Evelyn Finley
Total of 7 actors listed in source [4].
Plot: Billy Carson is accused of crimes committed by his dead-ringer, outlaw cousin Jim Slade. He barely escapes a lynching. With the help of his pal Fuzzy Jones, Billy catches up with his cousin and clears his own name.
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        Prairie Rustlers is a 1945 Western film with a runtime of 56 minutes. Released in the United States on November 7, 1945, the movie stars Buster Crabbe in multiple roles, including Billy Carson, Jim Slade, and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Newfield
- **Networks / Studios**: PRC, Sigmund Neufeld Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Buster Crabbe** as *Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid*
- **Al St. John** as *Fuzzy Jones*
- **Evelyn Finley** as *Helen Foster*
- **Karl Hackett** as *Dan Foster*
- **I. Stanford Jolley** as *Matt*
- **Bud Osborne** as *Bart*
- **Kermit Maynard** as *Vic*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Prairie Rustlers online?
Prairie Rustlers is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Prairie Rustlers worth watching?
Prairie Rustlers holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Prairie Rustlers and when was it released?
Prairie Rustlers is a feature film with a runtime of 56 minutes. It was released in 1945. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Prairie Rustlers?
Prairie Rustlers was directed by Sam Newfield.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Prairie Rustlers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/384625)
- [Prairie Rustlers (1945) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037999/fullcredits/)
- [Where to Watch Prairie Rustlers (1945) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Prairie Rustlers Cast: Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Evelyn Finley](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/prairie-rustlers/1043568/credits/)
- [Prairie Rustlers - TheTVDB.com](https://thetvdb.com/movies/prairie-rustlers)

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