The Carson City Kid

1940·Movie
57min·G
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Carson City Kid fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A FIGHTING WILDCAT...where there's guns to blaze and gals to love

The Carson City Kid and partner Laramie are outlaws. When his partner is caught the Kid, his identity being unknown, takes a job in Jessup's saloon. Here he see Jessup cheat Waren out of his money. Warren then robs Jessup posing as the Kid but gets caught. To gain his freedom, Laramie identifies Warren as the Kid. Realizing Jessup is the man that killed his brother, the Kid must find a way to clear Warren and get Jessup.
Classic WesternOutlaw JusticeWholesome AdventureOld Hollywood CharmStraightforward NarrativeHeroic ProtagonistGood vs. EvilFamily-Friendly ActionNostalgic Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph Kane
Written by:
Joseph Kane, Robert Yost, Gerald Geraghty

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Carson City Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Carson City Kid worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Carson City Kid rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Carson City Kid?

0 h 57 min

The Carson City Kid runs 0 h 57 min.

What language is The Carson City Kid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Carson City Kid?

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