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1933 · Movie · 54m

The Dude Bandit

After Burton kills Dad Mason and makes it look like a suicide, Ace Cooper arrives to investigate. He poses as a coward during the day but at night he becomes the daring Dude Bandit.

My take

A snappy 1930s action romp where a mild-mannered investigator transforms into a swashbuckling vigilante to solve a murder. Perfect for when you want adventure without pretension—classic Hollywood thrills wrapped in pulpy charm.

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Cast

Hoot GibsonGloria SheaHooper Atchley

Director

George Melford

If tonight is a The Dude Bandit night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

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Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.