Jesse James as the Outlaw

Jesse James as the Outlaw (1921) is a western, history film directed by Franklin B. Coates rated 6.5/10.

Depicts Jesse James' return home to Missouri after the Civil War hoping to live a life of peace, but is falsely accused of robbing a bank. He is forced to take up a life of crime by being branded an outlaw. Crimes are commited and blamed on him, his family is maimed by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, but all the while James is able to perform charitable acts to citizens. James is finally assasinated by Bob Ford. All told in a flashback style by Jesse James Jr. to a eastern baeu asking for his daughters' hand in marrage.

Cast

Jesse James Jr.

Jesse James

Diana Reed

Lucille James, Jesse's Daughter

Jack Neil

Robert Standing - Lucille's Sweetheart

Marguerite Hungerford

Zee Mimms - Mrs. Jesse James

Ralph Johnson

Judge Bowman

Hortense Espey

Mrs. Bowman

William Baker

Jesse's Step-Father

Mrs. Cart

Jesse's Mother

Frances Coffey

Susan - Jesse's Sister

Elmo Red Fox

Chief Red Fox

Gilbert Holmes

Pee Wee Holmes - Rodeo Bulldogger