Pecos River (1951) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A 1951 Western film serving as the 59th installment in the Durango Kid series, focusing on cast and production metadata.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Production Context

Introduction of the 1951 Western film and its directorial credit.

Key Events

• Film Release Context — The 1951 American Western film directed by Fred F. Sears is introduced. Characters: Steve Baldwin / The Durango Kid Location: 1951 Theatrical Release
• Series Placement — Identified as the 59th installment out of 65 films in the series. Characters: Steve Baldwin / The Durango Kid Location: Durango Kid Franchise

Franchise Placement

Establishes the film as the 59th entry in the Durango Kid series.

Key Events

• Lead Cast Introduction — Primary actors Charles Starrett, Jock Mahoney, and Anne James are credited. Characters: Steve Baldwin / The Durango Kid, Jack Mahoney, Betty Coulter Location: Cast Listing
• Supporting Cast Listing — Supporting roles played by Steve Darrell, Frank Jenks, and Edgar Dearing are listed. Characters: Pop Rockland, Sheriff Denning, Henry Mahoney Location: Cast Listing

Cast Overview

Presentation of the primary and supporting actors with their roles.

Key Events

• Supporting Cast Listing — Supporting roles played by Steve Darrell, Frank Jenks, and Edgar Dearing are listed. Characters: Pop Rockland, Sheriff Denning, Henry Mahoney Location: Cast Listing
• Special Appearances — Guest performers Harmonica Bill and Smiley Burnette are credited. Characters: Harmonica Player, Smiley Burnette Location: Cast Listing

Reference Materials

Citation of bibliographic guides and external database links.

Key Events

• Reference Citation — External sources including Pitts 2012 and IMDb are cited. Location: Bibliography

Story Breakdown

• Film Overview — Basic metadata and genre classification for the 1951 release.
  • Release Year — Released in 1951 as an American Western feature.
  • Director Credit — Directed by Fred F. Sears for the series.
• Series Context — Placement within the broader Durango Kid franchise.
  • Franchise Position — 59th film out of 65 total series entries.
  • Series Legacy — Continues the established Western narrative format.
• Lead Cast — Primary actors and their protagonist roles.
  • Starrett Role — Charles Starrett portrays Steve Baldwin.
  • Mahoney Role — Jock Mahoney plays Jack Mahoney.
  • James Role — Anne James portrays Betty Coulter.
• Supporting Cast — Secondary actors and their character roles.
  • Darrell Role — Steve Darrell plays Pop Rockland.
  • Dearing Role — Edgar Dearing plays Henry Mahoney.
  • Jenks Role — Frank Jenks portrays Sheriff Denning.
• Special Appearances — Guest or minor character roles in the film.
  • Bill Role — Harmonica Bill plays Harmonica Player Bill.
  • Burnette Role — Smiley Burnette appears as himself.
• Reference Data — Bibliographic and external source citations.
  • Bibliography — Cites Pitts 2012 Western Movies guide.
  • External Links — Provides IMDb database reference.

Directed by

Fred F. Sears

Key Cast

• Charles Starrett — Steve Baldwin / The Durango Kid
• Smiley Burnette — Smiley Burnette
• Jock Mahoney — Jack Mahoney
• Anne James — Betty Coulter
• Steve Darrell — Pop Rockland