Cast: John Merton

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Merton. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


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Border Bandits

1946 · Movie · 58 min. · United States

Direction Lambert Hillyer

Cast Johnny Mack Brown · Raymond Hatton · Riley Hill · Rosa Del Rosario

Synopsis Border Bandits (1946) commences with Nogales (Lucio Villegas) sharing with his granddaughter Celia (Rosa Del Rosario) that someone is attempting to steal their family's precious jewels. Tragically, Nogales is murdered by Dutch (Bud Osborne), who, along with Spike (John Merton)...

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Gang Bullets

1938 · Movie · 63 min. · United States

Direction Lambert Hillyer

Cast Anne Nagel · Robert Kent · Charles Trowbridge · Morgan Wallace

Synopsis Gang Bullets (1938) follows the cat-and-mouse game between a cunning and unscrupulous criminal mastermind and a tenacious District Attorney, along with his steadfast assistant. The gangster, who is well-versed in exploiting legal loopholes, finds himself outmaneuvered as the District Attorney...

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Dick Tracy Returns

1938 · Movie · 260 min. · United States

Direction John English · William Witney

Cast Ralph Byrd · Lynne Roberts · Charles Middleton · Jerry Tucker

Synopsis Dick Tracy Returns (1938) follows the intrepid detective as he confronts a web of espionage and sabotage orchestrated by the notorious Stark clan. Led by the ruthless Pa Stark, this criminal family poses a significant threat to the city's safety....

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White Eagle (TV) (TV Miniseries)

1941 · Series · 290 min. · United States

Direction James W. Horne

Cast Buck Jones · James Craven · Raymond Hatton · Dorothy Fay

Synopsis White Eagle (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1941) follows the journey of a man who, unaware of his true lineage, has been nurtured by an Indian tribe and believes himself to be the son of their chief. This protagonist, known as White...

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The Lone Ranger

1938 · Movie · 264 min. · United States

Direction John English · William Witney

Cast Silver Chief · Chief Thundercloud · Lynne Roberts · Stanley Andrews

Synopsis The Lone Ranger (1938) follows the story of a cunning outlaw who, in the aftermath of the Civil War, orchestrates a scheme to seize control of Texas. The outlaw leader eliminates Colonel Jeffries, a powerful figure tasked with collecting taxes,...

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Zorro's Black Whip

1944 · Movie · 211 min. · United States

Direction Spencer Gordon Bennet · Wallace Grissell

Cast George J. Lewis · Linda Stirling · Lucien Littlefield · Francis McDonald

Synopsis Zorro's Black Whip (1944) unfolds in a small frontier town where the influential figure, Hammond, who controls the local stagecoach service and holds significant sway, is vehemently against Idaho's statehood. His opposition leads to a tragic event: the murder of...

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Renegade Trail

1939 · Movie · 58 min. · United States

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast William Boyd · Russell Hayden · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Charlotte Wynters

Synopsis Renegade Trail (1939) follows the adventures of Hoppy, who ventures into town to assist Marshal Windy in dealing with a group of cattle thieves. Along the way, he encounters widow Joyce, who is being targeted by swindlers attempting to seize...

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Frontier Gambler

1956 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Sam Newfield

Cast John Bromfield · Coleen Gray · Kent Taylor · Jim Davis

Synopsis Frontier Gambler (1956) follows the journey of a determined marshal who is tasked with solving the mysterious death of a woman who ran a popular gambling establishment. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to...

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Zorro's Fighting Legion

1939 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction John English · William Witney

Cast Reed Hadley · Sheila Darcy · William Corson · Leander De Cordova

Synopsis Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939) follows the adventures of the iconic masked hero as he assembles a formidable fighting force to confront a nefarious villain. This antagonist has a sinister plan to seize control of the Republic of Mexico, and it...

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Bandit Queen

1950 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction William Berke

Cast Barbara Britton · Willard Parker · Phillip Reed · Barton MacLane

Synopsis Bandit Queen (1950) follows the journey of Zara Montalvo, a woman of mixed Spanish and American heritage, who arrives in her home state of California just as her parents are brutally slain by Sheriff Jim Harding and his accomplices. The...

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Direction Wallace Fox

Cast Joan Woodbury · Syd Saylor · Kane Richmond · Jack Ingram

Synopsis Brenda Starr, Reporter (TV Miniseries) (1945) follows the thrilling adventures of Brenda Starr, a tenacious journalist for the Daily Flash newspaper, and her photographer companion, Chuck Allen. Their assignment to report on a fire in an abandoned residence leads them...

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I Shot Billy the Kid

1950 · Movie · 57 min. · United States

Direction William Berke

Cast Don 'Red' Barry · Robert Lowery · Wally Vernon · Tom Neal

Synopsis I Shot Billy the Kid (1950) follows the aftermath of the Lincoln County War, where Billy the Kid, despite being offered a pardon by the governor, chooses to reject it and persist in his criminal activities.

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Bandits of the Badlands

1945 · Movie · 55 min. · United States

Direction Thomas Carr

Cast Sunset Carson · Peggy Stewart · Si Jenks · John Merton

Synopsis Bandits of the Badlands (1945) follows the story of Sunset, a Ranger who seeks vengeance after his brother's untimely death. Sunset leaves his post and embarks on a perilous journey to track down the culprit. To infiltrate the suspected gang's...

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Trail Guide

1952 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Tim Holt · Mary Jo Tarola · Frank Wilcox · Robert Sherwood

Synopsis Trail Guide (1952) follows the story of young Kenny Masters, who initially seeks to prevent homesteaders from settling on the open ranges near his and his sister Peg's ranch. To achieve this, Kenny hires the unscrupulous saloon owner Regan to...

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Female Fugitive

1938 · Movie · 58 min. · United States

Direction William Nigh

Cast Evelyn Venable · Craig Reynolds · Reed Hadley · John Kelly

Synopsis Female Fugitive (1938) follows the gripping tale of a group of determined insurance investigators who are tasked with tracking down and apprehending a notorious gang of truck hijackers. The film delves into the high-stakes world of crime and justice, as...

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