THE ARIZONA KID (1939) Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes & Sally March | Drama, Western | B&W

The Arizona Kid is a 1939 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane under the Republic Pictures banner. The film stars Roy Rogers as a Confederate officer in Missouri during the American Civil War.

SYNOPSIS
Roy, a Confederate officer stationed in Missouri during the Civil War, is tasked with ending the activities of outlaw gangs operating under the guise of serving the Confederacy. Alongside his comrade Gabby, also a Confederate scout, Roy faces the challenge of confronting one such gang led by the ruthless Val McBride, known for his disregard for rules and authority.

When Roy encounters McBride's gang in a saloon, tensions escalate, especially after a reunion with his childhood friend Dave Allen, who has joined McBride's force despite Roy's warnings. McBride's defiance of Confederate orders leads to his expulsion from the army, prompting Roy and Gabby to embark on a mission to track down and eliminate McBride and his men.

Their pursuit takes a dangerous turn when McBride attacks a gold shipment escorted by Roy and Gabby, leaving Gabby injured and Roy barely escaping with his life. Despite this setback, Roy remains determined to apprehend McBride, setting out again after recovering from their injuries.

After a prolonged and perilous search, Roy and Gabby finally corner McBride's men, with Dave among them. Though McBride manages to evade capture, Roy ultimately confronts him in a showdown at a local saloon. In a tense exchange of gunfire, Roy emerges victorious, bringing an end to McBride's reign of terror.

CAST & CREW
Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers
George "Gabby" Hayes as "Gabby" Whittaker
Sally March as Laura Radford
Stuart Hamblen as Val McBride
Dorothy Sebastian as Bess Warren
Robert Middlemass as General Stark
Earl Dwire as Dr. Jason Radford
David Kerwin as Dave Allen
Peter Fargo as Henchman Sheldon
Fred Burns as Melton – Volunteer
Lisa Ann as Mother of Roy Rogers

Directed by: Joseph Kane
Written by: Luci Ward, Gerald Geraghty
Produced by: Joseph Kane
Cinematography: William Nobles, Edgar Lyons
Edited by: Lester Orlebeck
Music by: Floyd Morgan
Production Company: Republic Pictures
Distributed by: Republic Pictures
Release Date: September 29, 1939
Running Time: 61 minutes (original), 54 minutes (re-release)
Country: United States
Language: English