Three Godfathers
"On the brink of hell...a baby's smile came into the darkened souls of three bad men!"
Originally released in 1936. Three Godfathers is a action/drama film. directed by Richard Boleslawski. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, and Walter Brennan
Synopsis
In a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. As the mother dies, she begs the men to take care of her infant. The fugitives want to save the baby -- but to do so, they'll have to travel back to New Jerusalem, where they are wanted men. Remade as 3 Godfathers (1949).
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chester Morris
as Robert 'Bob' Sangster
Lewis Stone
as James 'Doc' Underwood
Walter Brennan
as Samuel 'Gus' Barton
Irene Hervey
as Molly
Sidney Toler
as Professor Amos Snape
Dorothy Tree
as Blackie Winters
Roger Imhof
as Sheriff
Willard Robertson
as Reverend McLane
Robert Livingston
as Frank Benson
John Sheehan
as Ed Barrow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Godfathers about?
In a town called New Jerusalem, three bandits hold up a bank. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching Arizona desert. There, they happen upon an ill wo...
Who directed Three Godfathers?
Three Godfathers was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
How long is Three Godfathers?
Three Godfathers has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Three Godfathers released?
Three Godfathers was released on March 6, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Godfathers?
The main cast of Three Godfathers includes Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan, Irene Hervey, Sidney Toler.