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Cast
Harry Carey
as Captain John Allister
Carmen Laroux
as Dolores Fernandez
Kane Richmond
as Lieutenant Wilbur Allister
Christina Montt
as Chiquita
George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Sheriff Bill Ryan
Ted Adams
as Lee Burgess
Maston Williams
as Deputy 'Red' Greeley
Paul Panzer
as Don Fernandez
Ben Corbett
as Sergeant
Lew Meehan
as Tim Slade
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern
Votes4
DirectorJohn P. McCarthy
WritersJohn P. McCarthy
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCavalier of the West
About Cavalier of the West
Burgess and Greeley are rustling horses and shooting Indians. When they kill Manual they frame Lieutenant Allister. His older brother John now attempts to defend him at his murder trial.
Directed by John P. McCarthy, Cavalier of the West leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Carey, Carmen Laroux, Kane Richmond — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1931.
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