The Purple Vigilantes
1938, English. Directed by George Sherman.
David Ross organizes the ranchers into a vigilante group to rid the town of outlaws. The plan succeeds but the trouble starts when some of the men form a new vigilante group and posing as the original one plunder for loot.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George ShermanDirector
- Robert LivingstonStony Brooke
- Ray CorriganTucson Smith
- Max TerhuneLullaby Joslin
- Joan BarclayJean McAllister
- Earl DwireDavid Ross
- Earle HodginsJ. T. McAllister
- Francis SaylesWiliam Jones
- George ChesebroEggers
- Robert FiskeGeorge Drake
- Jack PerrinDuncan
- Ernie AdamsBlake
- William GouldJenkins, Saloon Owner
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Betty Burbridge, Oliver Drake
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The Purple Vigilantes: quick answers
What should I watch before The Purple Vigilantes?
Watch Range Defenders (1937), Heart of the Rockies (1937), The Trigger Trio (1937), and Wild Horse Rodeo (1937) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Purple Vigilantes?
Next in the series: Call The Mesquiteers (1938), Outlaws of Sonora (1938), and Riders of the Black Hills (1938).
Is The Purple Vigilantes worth watching?
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How long is The Purple Vigilantes?
The Purple Vigilantes runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Does The Purple Vigilantes have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Purple Vigilantes on?
The Purple Vigilantes is streaming on Best Westerns Ever in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purple Vigilantes?
If you liked The Purple Vigilantes, try Boss Nigger, Decision at Sundown, Firecreek.
Who directed The Purple Vigilantes?
The Purple Vigilantes (1938) was directed by George Sherman and stars Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune.