The Kangaroo Kid (1950)
ONE JUMP AHEAD OF THE BUSHRANGERS...TWO JUMPS AHEAD OF THE LAW
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
Director: Lesley Selander
Genre: Western, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 22, 1950
Cast
- Jock Mahoney - Tex Kinnane
- Veda Ann Borg - Stella Grey
- Martha Hyer - Mary Corbett
- Douglass Dumbrille - Vincent Moller
- Guy Doleman - Sergeant Jim Penrose
- Alec Kellaway - Baldy Muldoon
- Grant Taylor - Phil Romero
- Alan Gifford - Steve Corbett
- Hayde Seldon - Ma Muldoon
- Frank Ransome - Robey
Screenplay
- Anthony Scott Veitch (Story)
- Sherman L. Lowe (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Russell Harlan
Editing: Alex Ezard
Production: Allied Australian Films, British Empire Films, Ealing Studios
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
australia, framed, barmaid, australian western
More Films by Director: Lesley Selander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kangaroo Kid about?
- A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
- Who directed The Kangaroo Kid?
- The Kangaroo Kid was directed by Lesley Selander.
- Who stars in The Kangaroo Kid?
- The Kangaroo Kid stars Jock Mahoney, Veda Ann Borg, Martha Hyer, Douglass Dumbrille, Guy Doleman, Alec Kellaway.
- How long is The Kangaroo Kid?
- The Kangaroo Kid has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Kangaroo Kid?
- The Kangaroo Kid is a Western, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Kangaroo Kid produced?
- The Kangaroo Kid was produced in Australia, United Kingdom.