The Gentleman from Louisiana

Aug 14, 1936

1h 7m

★ 0.0

Overview

In Victorian-era USA, a horse-jockey becomes a scapegoat in the nefarious schemes of a group of small-time criminals.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

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Cast

Tod Mason

Eddie Quillan

Deacon Devlin

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Linda Costigan

Charlotte Henry

Baltimore Evans

John Miljan

Fay Costigan

Marjorie Gateson

Roger Leland

Pierre Watkin

Diamond Jim Brady

Charles C. Wilson

Chief Steward

Holmes Herbert

Steve Brodie

Matt McHugh

Mickey Bennett

Hadley

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Will Stanton

After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.

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5.9

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7.3

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7.2

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5.4

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0.0

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5.7

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5.8

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6.0

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5.6

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5.8

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6.8

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5.2

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4.5

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5.5

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1.5

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0.0

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4.0

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The Gentleman from Louisiana

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