Short Grass(1950) Apr 2026

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

as Sharon Lynch, the female lead who hates frontier violence.

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

Set in New Mexico during the transition to a more civilized era marked by the oncoming railroad, the story follows (Rod Cameron), a drifter who gets caught in the crossfire of a saloon robbery.

After being wounded, Steve is nursed back to health by Sharon Lynch (Cathy Downs) and her father, Pete Lynch (Stanley Andrews). Returning five years later, Steve finds the valley

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

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. The film is highly regarded by Western enthusiasts

as Sheriff Ord Keown, the aging but tough lawman. Morris Ankrum as Hal Fenton, the primary antagonist.