Jesse James, Jr. 1942
"Every Night...A Ride with Romance! Every Day...A Fight for Life!"
Step into the dusty streets of a remote western frontier town in *Jesse James, Jr.* (1942), where every attempt to break free from isolation is met with violent resistance by a ruthless gang of outlaws.
Director: George Sherman
Cast
Don 'Red' Barry
Johnny Barrett
Lynn Merrick
Joan Perry
Al St. John
Pop Sawyer
Douglas Walton
Archie McDonald
Karl Hackett
Amos Martin
Lee Shumway
Banker Tom Perry
Stanley Blystone
Sam Carson
Jack Kirk
Sheriff
George Chesebro
Henchman Bull (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard
Wilson (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse James, Jr. (1942) about?
Set in a secluded western town with no telegraph access, *Jesse James, Jr.* follows Johnny Barrett as he battles an outlaw gang that sabotages every attempt to connect with the outside world. The film blends action, romance, and survival in a high-stakes fight for freedom.
Who directed Jesse James, Jr.?
George Sherman directed *Jesse James, Jr.*, bringing his expertise in Western storytelling to this compact yet intense tale of frontier perseverance.
Who stars in Jesse James, Jr.?
The film features Don 'Red' Barry as Johnny Barrett, with Lynn Merrick, Al St. John, Douglas Walton, and Karl Hackett rounding out the principal cast.
Is Jesse James, Jr. (1942) worth watching?
Though unrated, *Jesse James, Jr.* offers a brisk 56-minute Western adventure packed with tension and classic frontier tropes. Fans of tight narratives and Don 'Red' Barry's charismatic performances will find it a compelling watch.
How long is Jesse James, Jr.?
The runtime of *Jesse James, Jr.* is 56 minutes.
About Jesse James, Jr. (1942) — A Western Showdown in Isolation
Step into the dusty streets of a remote western frontier town in *Jesse James, Jr.* (1942), where every attempt to break free from isolation is met with violent resistance by a ruthless gang of outlaws. Directed by George Sherman, this compact 56-minute Western follows the exploits of Johnny Barrett—played by Don "Red" Barry—who becomes the unlikely hero fighting to restore communication with the outside world. With no telegraph lines to rely on, Barrett and the townsfolk face relentless sabotage, blending high-stakes action with the gritty realities of frontier survival. The film's tense atmosphere pulses with desperation and resilience, as romance and danger collide in a fight for life that keeps every night alive with possibility.
Lynn Merrick shines as the love interest, while Al St. John and Douglas Walton lend their characters to the chaotic struggle for control. Filled with classic Western tropes and a tight narrative, *Jesse James, Jr.* delivers relentless momentum, proving that even in confined settings, the spirit of adventure never fades.
