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Movie

Gun Smoke

1931NR1h 5m6.7 / 10

A "Western" that's different!

Following a killing and robbery in a big city back east, gang leader Kedge Darvas and some of his henchies take a train to a small western town in Idaho, with intentions of hiding out there until things cool down back in Chi or NYC, or wherever they lammed from.They are welcomed with open arms by the citizens under the impression they are there as capital investors with money to spend. Before long, Darvas figures the town is ripe for the taking and sends word for reinforcements, and each arriving train unloads a few suits and snappy-brim hats.Then they get rough, kill Sheriff Posey Meed and rile up the citizens, led by cowhand Brad Farley, who had Darvas spotted for a wrong number just by the way he made moves on Sue Vancey.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Gun Smoke opened in theaters April 10, 1931. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Following a killing and robbery in a big city back east, gang leader Kedge Darvas and some of his henchies take a train to a small western town in Idaho, with intentions of hiding out there until things cool down back in Chi or NYC, or wherever they lammed from.They are welcomed with open arms by the citizens under the impression they are there as capital investors with money to spend. Before long, Darvas figures the town is ripe for the taking and sends word for reinforcements, and each arriving train unloads a few suits and snappy-brim hats.Then they get rough, kill Sheriff Posey Meed and rile up the citizens, led by cowhand Brad Farley, who had Darvas spotted for a wrong number just by the way he made moves on Sue Vancey.

More about Gun Smoke

Cast

Richard ArlenBrad Farley
Mary BrianSue Vancey
Eugene PalletteStub Wallock
William 'Stage' BoydKedge Darvis
Louise FazendaHampsey Dell
Charles WinningerTack Gillup
Guy OliverPosey Meed
James DurkinJ.K. Horton

Credits

Directed by
Edward Sloman
Written by
Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Paramount PicturesUnited States

Themes

city country contrastcookcowboycowboys and outlawsgang wargangstergold minergunfight