I Shot Jesse James

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

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

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