''The Marauders'' is a 1947 American

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film directed by

George Archainbaud George Archainbaud (May 7, 1890 – February 20, 1959) was a French-American film and television director. Biography In the beginning of his career he worked on stage as an actor and manager. He came to the United States in January 1914, and s ...

and written by Charles Belden. The film stars William Boyd,

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, Dorinda Clifton and Mary Newton. The film was released on July 1, 1947 by

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. The on-screen title is ''King of the Range'', with an on-screen subtitle ''(Formerly "The Marauders")''.

Plot

Hoping to aid the few remaining residents, Hoppy, California and Lucky investigate a ghost town that has been purchased dirt cheap by an unknown woman.

Cast

* William Boyd as

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as California Carlson *

as Lucky Jenkins *

as Deacon Black * Dorinda Clifton as Susan Crowell * Mary Newton as Mrs. Crowell *

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as Riker *

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as Clerk Tom * Richard Bailey as Oil Drille

References

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