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as Chris Christofferson, a role he played years before his fame as "The Skipper" on Gilligan's Island . Production Details

as Sheriff Ord Keown, the aging but tough lawman. Morris Ankrum as Hal Fenton, the primary antagonist. Short Grass(1950)

(1950) is a classic American Western directed by Lesley Selander. Produced by Allied Artists, the film is known for its ambitious narrative and high-caliber ensemble cast, making it a standout entry in the "B+" Western category of its era. Plot Overview as Chris Christofferson, a role he played years

The film is highly regarded by Western enthusiasts for its "deep" cast of veteran character actors. as Steve Llewellyn, the rugged protagonist. (1950) is a classic American Western directed by

Returning five years later, Steve finds the valley under the thumb of land-grabber Hal Fenton . He must decide whether to strap his guns back on to protect his friends and finally bring law and order to the territory. Key Cast and Characters

Using money found on a dead man during the robbery, Steve becomes Pete's partner to buy prime grazing land (short grass). However, he is forced to flee after killing a ruthless rancher's brother in self-defense.

After being wounded, Steve is nursed back to health by Sharon Lynch (Cathy Downs) and her father, Pete Lynch (Stanley Andrews).