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Ride a Crooked Trail

Plot: After robbing a bank Murphy assumes the identity of his pursuer, a famous US Marshal, when he stumbles into a town and is confronted by the local judge, Matthau. Murphy is forced to remain as the new Marshal; an old flame, Scala, nearly unmasks him by accident, only to be forced to assume the ruse of being Murphy's wife
Release Date: Sunday, November 23 1958
66 years ago
Genres: Romance, Western
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Cast

Portrait of Audie MurphyAudie Murphy. Audie Murphy was 33 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Joe Maybe'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 20 1925 –
Died: Fri, May 28 1971
Portrait of Gia ScalaGia Scala. Gia Scala was 24 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Tessa Milotte'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 03 1934 –
Died: Sun, Apr 30 1972
Portrait of Walter MatthauWalter Matthau. Walter Matthau was 38 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Judge Kyle'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 01 1920 –
Died: Sat, Jul 01 2000
Portrait of Henry SilvaHenry Silva. Henry Silva was 32 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Sam Teeler'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 23 1926 –
Died: Wed, Sep 14 2022
Portrait of Joanna MooreJoanna Moore. Joanna Moore was 24 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Little Brandy'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 10 1934 –
Died: Sat, Nov 22 1997
Portrait of Eddie LittleEddie Little. Eddie Little was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Jimmy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary FieldMary Field. Mary Field was 49 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Mrs. Curtis'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 10 1909 –
Died: Wed, Jun 12 1996
Portrait of Leo GordonLeo Gordon. Leo Gordon was 35 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Sam Mason'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 02 1922 –
Died: Tue, Dec 26 2000
Portrait of Mort MillsMort Mills. Mort Mills was 39 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Pecos'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 11 1919 –
Died: Sun, Jun 06 1993
Portrait of Frank ChaseFrank Chase. Frank Chase was 35 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Ben'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 22 1923 –
Died: Fri, Jul 02 2004
Portrait of Bill WalkerBill Walker. Bill Walker was 62 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Jackson'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 01 1896 –
Died: Mon, Jan 27 1992
Portrait of Ned WeverNed Wever. Ned Wever was 59 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Attorney Clark'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1899 –
Died: Sun, May 06 1984
Portrait of Richard H. CuttingRichard H. Cutting. Richard H. Cutting was 46 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Mr. Curtis'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 31 1912 –
Died: Tue, Mar 07 1972
Portrait of Rayford BarnesRayford Barnes. Rayford Barnes was 38 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Teeler Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 23 1920 –
Died: Sat, Nov 11 2000
Portrait of John BartonJohn Barton. John Barton was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 12 1898 –
Died: Thu, Nov 30 1978
Portrait of Jimmie BoothJimmie Booth. Jimmie Booth was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Forrest BurnsForrest Burns. Forrest Burns was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Posse Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell CusterRussell Custer. Russell Custer was 59 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 02 1899 –
Died: Thu, May 23 1985
Portrait of George DeNormandGeorge DeNormand. George DeNormand was 55 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 22 1903 –
Died: Thu, Dec 23 1976
Portrait of Clem FullerClem Fuller. Clem Fuller was 50 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Tom (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 06 1908 –
Died: Wed, May 24 1961
Portrait of Chuck HamiltonChuck Hamilton. Chuck Hamilton was 54 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Tom Wheelwright (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Died: Sun, Dec 24 1978
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris. Sam Harris was 81 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Man at Dedication (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Died: Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Jimmie HoranJimmie Horan. Jimmie Horan was 51 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 23 1907 –
Died: Thu, May 04 1967
Portrait of Michael JeffersMichael Jeffers. Michael Jeffers was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Railroad Worker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 10 1898 –
Died: Tue, May 08 1990
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp. Kenner G. Kemp was 50 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Died: Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Jack LilleyJack Lilley. Jack Lilley was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Teeler Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philo McCulloughPhilo McCullough. Philo McCullough was 65 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Man at Dedication (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 15 1893 –
Died: Fri, Jun 05 1981
Portrait of Fred McDougallFred McDougall. Fred McDougall was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Teeler Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul McGuirePaul McGuire. Paul McGuire was 45 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 13 1913 –
Died: Sat, May 05 1990
Portrait of King MojaveKing Mojave. King Mojave was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul NewlanPaul Newlan. Paul Newlan was 55 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Riverboat Captain (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 29 1903 –
Died: Fri, Nov 23 1973
Portrait of Eddie ParkerEddie Parker. Eddie Parker was 57 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman Reporting Bank Robbery (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 12 1900 –
Died: Wed, Jan 20 1960
Portrait of Kenneth PattersonKenneth Patterson. Kenneth Patterson was 47 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Gambler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 03 1911 –
Died: Fri, Feb 16 1990
Portrait of Frosty RoyceFrosty Royce. Frosty Royce was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Posse Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cap SomersCap Somers. Cap Somers was 65 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Died: Fri, Sep 18 1970
Portrait of Ray SpikerRay Spiker. Ray Spiker was 56 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 06 1902 –
Died: Sun, Feb 23 1964
Portrait of Bob SteeleBob Steele. Bob Steele was 51 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Jud Blunt (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 23 1907 –
Died: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Portrait of Arthur ToveyArthur Tovey. Arthur Tovey was 54 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1904 –
Died: Fri, Oct 20 2000
Portrait of Sailor VincentSailor Vincent. Sailor Vincent was 57 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Boat Steward (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 24 1901 –
Died: Tue, Jul 12 1966
Portrait of Henry WillsHenry Wills. Henry Wills was 37 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Clovis (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 14 1921 –
Died: Thu, Sep 15 1994
Portrait of Morgan WoodwardMorgan Woodward. Morgan Woodward was 33 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Durgan (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 16 1925 –
Died: Fri, Feb 22 2019

Crew

Portrait of Jesse HibbsJesse Hibbs. Jesse Hibbs was 52 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Director'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1906 –
Died: Mon, Feb 04 1985
Portrait of Harold LipsteinHarold Lipstein. Harold Lipstein was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 14 1898 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 1974
Portrait of William HollandWilliam Holland. William Holland was 62 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 17 1896 –
Died: Sun, Oct 01 1972
Portrait of Ray DeCampRay DeCamp. Ray DeCamp was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Borden ChaseBorden Chase. Borden Chase was 58 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1900 –
Died: Mon, Mar 09 1970
Portrait of Howard PineHoward Pine. Howard Pine was 41 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 04 1917 –
Died: Tue, Mar 02 1999
Portrait of Edward CurtissEdward Curtiss. Edward Curtiss was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 07 1898 –
Died: Sat, Nov 07 1970
Portrait of Joseph GershensonJoseph Gershenson. Joseph Gershenson was 54 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jan 18 1988
Portrait of Stanley WilsonStanley Wilson. Stanley Wilson was 42 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 25 1915 –
Died: Sun, Jul 12 1970
Portrait of Irving GertzIrving Gertz. Irving Gertz was 43 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Wed, May 19 1915 –
Died: Fri, Nov 14 2008
Portrait of Henry ManciniHenry Mancini. Henry Mancini was 34 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Died: Tue, Jun 14 1994
Portrait of Ethmer RotenEthmer Roten. Ethmer Roten was 36 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Musician'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 06 1922
Portrait of Hans J. SalterHans J. Salter. Hans J. Salter was 62 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 14 1896 –
Died: Sat, Jul 23 1994
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner. Frank Skinner was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Herman SteinHerman Stein. Herman Stein was 43 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 19 1915 –
Died: Thu, Mar 15 2007
Portrait of Dave TorbettDave Torbett. Dave Torbett was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill ThomasBill Thomas. Bill Thomas was 37 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 13 1921 –
Died: Tue, May 30 2000
Portrait of Ray JeffersRay Jeffers. Ray Jeffers was 46 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 05 1912 –
Died: Tue, Mar 15 1966
Portrait of Eddie ParkerEddie Parker. Eddie Parker was 57 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 12 1900 –
Died: Wed, Jan 20 1960
Portrait of George BruceGeorge Bruce. George Bruce was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Story'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 15 1898 –
Died: Fri, Sep 06 1974
Portrait of Bob HerronBob Herron. Bob Herron was 34 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 23 1924 –
Died: Sun, Oct 10 2021
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore. Bud Westmore was 40 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Died: Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Leslie I. CareyLeslie I. Carey. Leslie I. Carey was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack WilliamsJack Williams. Jack Williams was 37 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 15 1921 –
Died: Tue, Apr 10 2007
Portrait of Regis PartonRegis Parton. Regis Parton was 41 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 27 1917 –
Died: Fri, May 31 1996
Portrait of Harold GoodwinHarold Goodwin. Harold Goodwin was 55 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Dialogue Coach'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 01 1902 –
Died: Sun, Jul 12 1987
Portrait of Alexander GolitzenAlexander Golitzen. Alexander Golitzen was 50 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 28 1908 –
Died: Tue, Jul 26 2005
Portrait of Willard W. WillinghamWillard W. Willingham. Willard W. Willingham was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman. Russell A. Gausman was 66 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Died: Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Virginia JonesVirginia Jones. Virginia Jones was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick HudkinsDick Hudkins. Dick Hudkins was 32 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 01 1925 –
Died: Tue, Jul 19 1983
Portrait of Don McKayDon McKay. Don McKay was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lew LearyLew Leary. Lew Leary was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill NewberryBill Newberry. Bill Newberry was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don HappyDon Happy. Don Happy was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene AndersonGene Anderson. Gene Anderson was 60 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Unit Manager'
Birthday: Wed, Jun 01 1898 –
Died: Wed, May 01 1968
Portrait of Philip CrawfordPhilip Crawford. Philip Crawford was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glen ThompsonGlen Thompson. Glen Thompson was >> in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday