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A masked cowboy with two identities and zero chill rides against corruption.
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The Durango Kid (1940)

Saturday matinee energyWholesome outlawB-Western charm

Overview

Western

The Durango Kid is a sort of Robin Hood of the West who helps the lovely Walters (who replaced Starrett's usual love-interest, Iris Meredith), the daughter of a homesteader, defeat the evil MacDonald who has been terrorizing the decent citizens with his gang of rustlers.

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Standout Aspects

Stunts

Starrett's horse work and fistfights are genuinely impressive.

Practical Effects

That black mask became a 20-film franchise staple.

Best for:Solo: Perfect Sunday afternoon alone with popcorn.·Rewatch: Spot Starrett's stunt double in every fight.
Lambert Hillyer

Director

Lambert Hillyer

ReleasedAug 15, 1940
Runtime1h 1m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Bill Lowry

Luana Walters

Luana Walters

Nancy Winslow

Kenneth MacDonald

Kenneth MacDonald

Mace Ballard

Forrest Taylor

Forrest Taylor

Ben Winslow

Melvin Lang

Melvin Lang

Marshal Trayboe

Bob Nolan

Bob Nolan

Bob

Pat Brady

Pat Brady

Pat

Frank LaRue

Frank LaRue

Sam Lowry

Steve Clark

Steve Clark

Henchman Bixby (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters

Taylor (uncredited)

Jack Rockwell

Jack Rockwell

Jud Evans (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This launched Charles Starrett's 20-film Durango Kid series, making him Columbia's longest-running Western star.

Cultural

The dual-identity trope here predates superhero films by decades—Batman who?

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