Movie
Texas City
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Johnny Mack Brown substitutes brains for brawn during most of Texas City. Cast once more as a U.S. marshal, Johnny investigates when several government gold shipments are hijacked. Someone has been tipping of the outlaws as to when and where the supposedly secret shipments will take place. The principal suspect is dishonorably discharged cavalry officer Kirby (James Ellison), but Johnny has a gut feeling that Kirby is innocent on all counts.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Texas City opened in theaters January 27, 1952. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Johnny Mack Brown substitutes brains for brawn during most of Texas City. Cast once more as a U.S. marshal, Johnny investigates when several government gold shipments are hijacked. Someone has been tipping of the outlaws as to when and where the supposedly secret shipments will take place. The principal suspect is dishonorably discharged cavalry officer Kirby (James Ellison), but Johnny has a gut feeling that Kirby is innocent on all counts.
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More about Texas City
Cast
Johnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack Brown
James EllisonJim Kirby (as Jimmy Ellison)
Lois HallLois Upton
Terry FrostHenchman Trag
Lane BradfordHank
Lyle TalbotCaptain Hamilton
Marshall ReedHenchman Yarnell
Pierce LydenMarshal George MarkhamCredits
- Directed by
- Lewis D. Collins
- Written by
- Joseph F. Poland, Joseph F. Poland
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Monogram PicturesUnited States
- Silvermine ProductionsUnited States