Raiders of the South

Raiders of the South (1947) is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer rated 6.5/10.

Johnny Brownell, former Confederate officer turned Federal agent, is sent to Texas during the reconstruction years to obtain evidence against a gang of raiders who have been making life difficult for the local carpet-baggers. He saves the life of Shorty Kendall, an unreconstructed rebel about to be hanged, and this wins him the gratitude of Belle Chambers, a widow whose husband was killed in the Civil War who hates all Yankees with a fever.

Cast

Johnny Mack Brown

Captain Brownell posing Johnny Langdon

Evelyn Brent

Belle Chambers

Raymond Hatton

Shorty

Reno Browne

Lynne Chambers (as Reno Blair)

Marshall Reed

Raider Larry Mason

John Hamilton

George Boone

John Merton

Preston Durant

Eddie Parker

Henchman Jeb (as Edwin Parker)

Frank LaRue

Judge Fry

Ted Adams

Prosecuting Attorney

Pierce Lyden

Marshal Michael

Cactus Mack

Scout Tom