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Three Godfathers

1936 · 81 min · Director: Richard Boleslawski

Three Godfathers (1936) is an action film, directed by Richard Boleslawski. It stars Chester Morris and Lewis Stone. The 81-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Three Godfathers Is About

Three bandits rob the bank in a town called New Jerusalem. After a gunfight with the townspeople they retreat into the Arizona desert, where they come across a sick woman stranded with her baby. As she dies she leaves the child to them. They want to save the baby, and the only way to do it is to go back to New Jerusalem, where they are wanted men. Directed by Richard Boleslawski for MGM, the film was adapted from a story by Peter B. Kyne, with a screenplay by Edward E. Paramore Jr. and Manuel Seff. Chester Morris, Lewis Stone and Walter Brennan play the three. It opened in March 1936, and John Ford remade it in 1948.

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What is Three Godfathers about?

Three bandits rob the bank in a town called New Jerusalem. After a gunfight with the townspeople they retreat into the Arizona desert, where they come across a sick woman stranded with her baby.

Where can I watch Three Godfathers?

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How long is Three Godfathers?

Three Godfathers runs for 81 minutes (1h 21m).

When did Three Godfathers come out?

Three Godfathers was released in 1936.

Who directed Three Godfathers?

Three Godfathers was directed by Richard Boleslawski.

Who stars in Three Godfathers?

Three Godfathers stars Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan, Irene Hervey.

What is Three Godfathers's rating?

Three Godfathers holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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