I Shot Jesse James

6.2

81 minutes

2/26/1949

Overview

Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

Cast List

Preston Foster
as John Kelley
Barbara Britton
as Cynthy Waters
John Ireland
as Bob Ford
Reed Hadley
as Jesse James
J. Edward Bromberg
as Harry Kane
Victor Kilian
as Soapy
Tom Tyler
as Frank James
Tommy Noonan
as Charles Ford
Eddie Dunn
as Joe, Silver King Bartender
Margia Dean
as Saloon Singer
Byron Foulger
as Silver King Room Clerk
Jeni Le Gon
as Veronica, Cynthy's Maid
Barbara Woodell
as Mrs. Zee James
Phillip Pine
as Man in Saloon
Robin Short
as Troubadour
Willie Bloom
as Waiter (uncredited)
Gene Collins
as Young Gunslinger (uncredited)
Albert Glasser
as Musician (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
as Livery Stableman (uncredited)
George Huggins
as Barfly (uncredited)
Mickey Ireland
as Gang Member (uncredited)
Ray Jones
as Barfly (uncredited)
Jack Low
as Barfly (uncredited)
Robert Malcolm
as Marshal Craig (uncredited)
Mathew McCue
as Barfly (uncredited)
George Morrell
as Play Spectator (uncredited)
Stanley Price
as Bank Cashier (uncredited)
Jack Richardson
as St. Joseph Saloon Bartender (uncredited)
Britt Wood
as Play Spectator (uncredited)
Pete Kellett
as Townsman (uncredited)