The Cowboy Star
1936, English. Directed by David Selman.
Gangsters Invade West!
Tired of being a cowboy movie star, Yorke quits the movies and buys a ranch so he can be a real cowboy. But just as in his films trouble arrives. This time it's bank robber Sampson and his two cronies.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- David SelmanDirector
- Charles StarrettSpencer Yorke
- Iris MeredithMary Baker
- Si JenksBuckshot Williams
- Marc LawrenceJohnny Sampson
- Edward Peil Sr.Clem Baker (as Ed Piel Sr.)
- Wally AlbrightJimmy Baker
- Ralph McCulloughPretty Boy Hogan
- Richard TerryMidget Jack James
- Landers StevensJack Kingswell
- Wilfred HariTogo (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Guihan, Frank Melford, Cornelius Reese
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The Cowboy Star runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
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Which OTT platform is The Cowboy Star on?
The Cowboy Star isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 November 1936. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cowboy Star?
If you liked The Cowboy Star, try Monte Walsh, Ramrod, Man Without a Star.
Who directed The Cowboy Star?
The Cowboy Star (1936) was directed by David Selman and stars Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Si Jenks.