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The Lone Ranger who robs the robbers — 1945's slickest masked man rides again.
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The Return of the Durango Kid (1945)

pulp WesternSaturday serial energywholesome outlaw

Overview

Western

A masked outlaw steals from bank robbers to help the poor.

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Standout Aspects

Stunts

Horseback chase sequences that aged shockingly well.

Costume

That all-black Durango ensemble? Iconic.

Best for:Background: Perfect Sunday afternoon fold-laundry companion.·Rewatch: Catch every smirk under that mask.
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Director

Derwin Abrahams

ReleasedApr 19, 1945
Runtime58m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Bill Blayden / The Durango Kid

Tex Harding

Tex Harding

Jim Gill

Jean Stevens

Jean Stevens

Paradise Flo

John Calvert

John Calvert

Leland 'Lee' Kirby

Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett

Cherokee (uncredited)

William Desmond

William Desmond

Street Ambusher (uncredited)

Bob Walker

Bob Walker

Barfly (uncredited)

Dan White

Dan White

Kirby (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This launched the Durango Kid into 64 films — Columbia Pictures' secret weapon against Republic's Zorro monopoly.

Trivia

Charles Starrett allegedly despised the role but couldn't escape it; his contract kept him masked until 1952.

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