'Banjo' Sweeney — Silver River Character Profile

About 'Banjo' Sweeney

A ruthless political rival who murders John Plato Beck during a public gathering. When a vengeful mob forms, McComb intervenes to prevent lynching and insists on a legal trial, showcasing his commitment to justice.

Character Facts

Played by

Barton MacLane

Appears in

Silver River (1948)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Silver River

• 'Mike' McComb (Errol Flynn)
• Georgia Moore (Ann Sheridan)
• John Plato Beck (Thomas Mitchell)
• Stanley Moore (Bruce Bennett)
• Sweeney Henchman (uncredited) (Ben Corbett)
• 'Pistol' Porter (Tom D'Andrea)
• Ulysses S. Grant (uncredited) (Joseph Crehan)
• Barker (uncredited) (Jimmy Ames)
• 'Buck' Chevigee (Monte Blue)
• Sweeney Henchman (uncredited) (Richard Alexander)
• Large Woman (uncredited) (Marjorie Bennett)
• Mr. Rice (uncredited) (George Chandler)