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William Castle gimmick king brings you cowboys literally flying at your face.
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Jesse James vs. the Daltons (1954)

low-budget chaoscowboy soap opera3D gimmick madness

Overview

Western

Joe Branch, reputed to be the son of Jesse James, comes riding into Coffeyville Kansas, looking for proof one way or the other regarding the question of who his father was.

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kansas, usadalton gang

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Objects constantly launched directly at the camera for maximum 3D effect.

Direction

William Castle's shameless gimmick mastery in full cowboy regalia.

Best for:Solo: Perfect for ironic midnight viewing with snacks and zero expectations.·Background: 65 minutes of cowboy noise while you scroll your phone.·Friends: Drinking game: take a shot every time someone throws something at the camera.
William Castle

Director

William Castle

ReleasedApr 2, 1954
Runtime1h 5m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Sam Katzman Productions

Top Cast

Brett King

Brett King

Joe Branch

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Kate Manning

James Griffith

James Griffith

Bob Dalton

William Phipps

William Phipps

Bill Dalton

John Cliff

John Cliff

Grat Dalton

Rory Mallinson

Rory Mallinson

Bob Ford

William Tannen

William Tannen

Emmett Dalton

Richard Garland

Richard Garland

Gilkie

Nelson Leigh

Nelson Leigh

Father Kerrigan

Raymond Largay

Raymond Largay

Corey Bayless

Victor Adamson

Victor Adamson

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

John Crawford

John Crawford

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

William Castle later became legendary for gimmicks like 'Emergo' (a skeleton flying over audiences) and 'Percepto' (electric shocks in seats)—this 3D western was early training wheels.

Cultural

The real Dalton gang was wiped out in Coffeyville in 1892; this film's 1954 release coincided with the dying gasp of studio-produced B-westerns before TV took over.

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