The Return of Frank James
Movie
1940
1 HOUR 32 MINS
Western
Drama
An outlaw seeks to avenge his brother’s death by tracking down and bringing to justice the Ford brothers, who are wrongfully hailed as heroes for their deed.
Cast & Crew
Henry Fonda Frank James
Gene Tierney Eleanor Stone
Jackie Cooper Clem
Henry Hull Major Rufus Cobb
John Carradine Bob Ford
J. Edward Bromberg George Runyan
Donald Meek McCoy
Eddie Collins Station Agent
George Barbier Judge
Ernest Whitman Pinky
Charles Tannen Charlie Ford
Lloyd Corrigan Randolph Stone
Russell Hicks Prosecutor
Victor Kilian Preacher
Edward McWade Colonel Jackson
George Chandler Roy
Budd Fine Deputy
Frank Shannon Sheriff
Barbara Pepper Nellie Blane
Stymie Beard Mose
William Pawley Stage Actor
Frank Sully Stage Actor
Davison Clark Officer (as Davidson Clark)
Fritz Lang Director
Sam Hellman Writer
Darryl F Zanuck Producer
George Barnes Cinematography
Walter Thompson Film Editing
Richard Day Art Director
Wiard B. Ihnen Art Director
Thomas Little Set Decoration
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, May 16
Farmer Frank (Henry Fonda) and his ward (Jackie Cooper) hunt Jesse's killers, the Fords.
Monday, May 19
Farmer Frank (Henry Fonda) and his ward (Jackie Cooper) hunt Jesse's killers, the Fords.
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