
His Brother's Keeper
Western
Six months after his brother assassinated President Lincoln, Edwin Booth arrives in Downieville to perform a Shakespearean show against wishes of the town's bully and his followers.
Director
Murray Golden
Writers
Sid Harris, Ruth Woodman
Stars
Harry Townes, Alan Baxter, Don Grady
Release Date
January 9, 1960
Language
English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast

Harry Townes
as Edwin Booth

Alan Baxter
as Jeb Hayes

Don Grady
as Calvin Hays
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William Vaughn
as Wade
👤
Kenneth Patterson
as Sheriff

Jack Mather
as Hite Rogan

Bill Erwin
as Clerk

Stanley Andrews
as The Old Ranger
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Bud Cokes
as Townsman

John Roy
as Townsman
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Production
Filmaster Productions, Flying 'A' Productions, Madison Productions Inc.
🏷️ Keywords
california1860syear 1861mining campactor
🎯 Categories
Western
💡 Did You Know?
Sometime between late 1863 and early 1865, Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926) was waiting to buy a train ticket in Jersey City, New Jersey when he was accidentally pushed off the railway platform into the path of an oncoming train. Edwin Booth (1833-1893) caught him by the collar of the coat and pulled him up to safety, rescuing him from death or serious injury.
📖 Synopsis
Six months after his brother assassinated President Lincoln, Edwin Booth arrives in Downieville to perform a Shakespearean show against wishes of the town's bully and his followers.