Law and Order is a 1940 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor and starring Johnny Mack Brown, Nell O'Day and James Craig. It was produced as a second feature by Universal Pictures. Shooting took place at Universal Studios and the Iverson Ranch. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jack Otterson.
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Plot summary
Bill Ralston arrives in town planning to settle down but quickly gets caught up in the fight between the townspeople and Poe Daggett and his gang. He takes the job of town Marshal and soon brings law and order. When Daggett's men ambush him, Ralston kills Poe's brother. Poe then kills Bill's friend Brant and this leads to the showdown.
Cast
Johnny Mack Brown as Bill Ralston
Fuzzy Knight as Deadwood
Nell O'Day as Sally Dixon
James Craig as Brant
Harry Cording as Poe Daggett
Earle Hodgins as Sheriff Fin Elder
Robert Fiske as Ed Deal
Jimmie Dodd as Jimmy Dixon
William Worthington as Judge Williams
Ted Adams as Walt Daggett
Ethan Laidlaw as Kurt Daggett
George Plues as Stage Driver
Harry Humphrey as Cal Dixon
Kermit Maynard as Henchman
Eddie Polo as Bartender Ed
Lew Meehan as Voting Official
Bob Kortman as Henchman Pete