Movie
Fighting Bill Fargo
He Crusades for Law...with a Crashing Colt!
Johnny Mack Brown essays the title role in Universal's Fighting Bill Forgo. Returning to his home town, Bill Fargo takes over the operation of his late father's newspaper. He quickly gets swept up in political intrigue fomented by political boss Hackett (Kenneth Harlan), who has a cute habit of rubbing out any and all honest candidates for the sheriff's office.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Fighting Bill Fargo opened in theaters December 9, 1941. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Johnny Mack Brown essays the title role in Universal's Fighting Bill Forgo. Returning to his home town, Bill Fargo takes over the operation of his late father's newspaper. He quickly gets swept up in political intrigue fomented by political boss Hackett (Kenneth Harlan), who has a cute habit of rubbing out any and all honest candidates for the sheriff's office.
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More about Fighting Bill Fargo
Cast
Johnny Mack BrownBill Fargo
Fuzzy KnightScoop
Jean BrooksLinda Tyler (as Jeanne Kelly)
Kenneth HarlanSheriff Hackett
Nell O'DayJulie Fargo
Ted AdamsHenchman Vic Savage
James BlaineCash Scanlon
Al BridgeTom HoustonCredits
- Directed by
- Ray Taylor
- Written by
- Arthur V. Jones, Paul Franklin, Dorcas Cochran, Paul Franklin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Universal PicturesUnited States