The James Brothers of Missouri


The James Brothers of Missouri is a 1949 Republic film serial.

Cast

The James Brothers of Missouri was budgeted at $164,986 although the final negative cost was $164,757.
It was filmed between 6 July and 27 July 1949. The serial's production number was 1705.

Stunts

Special effects created by the Lydecker brothers.

Release

Theatrical

The James Brothers of Missouri's official release date is 31 August 1949, although this is actually the date the sixth chapter was made available to film exchanges.

Critical reception

William C. Cline, author of In the Nick of Time: Motion Picture Sound Serials, dismisses this serial as a "quick warm-over" of the first two Jesse James serials.

Chapter titles

  1. Frontier Renegades
  2. Racing Peril
  3. Danger Road
  4. Murder at Midnight
  5. Road to Oblivion
  6. Missouri Manhunt
  7. Hangman's Noose
  8. Coffin on Wheels
  9. Dead Man's Return
  10. Galloping Gunslingers - a re-cap chapter
  11. The Haunting Past
  12. Fugitive's Code
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