Down Dakota Way (1949)
In Roy Rogers' Down Dakota Way, the deadly hoof-and-mouth disease has struck the herd owned by evil rancher H. T. McKenzie (Roy Barcroft). To avoid an expensive quarantine on his stock, McKenzie plans to murder the local veterinarian (Emmet Vogan) before the latter can report his findings to the government. Rogers manages to straighten out the situation by appealing to the sensibilities of the aunt (Elizabeth Risdon) of McKenzie's hotheaded hired assassin (Byron Barr). The film also bears several musical numbers from Roy, Dale Evans, and Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage.
Director: William Witney
Genre: Western
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: September 9, 1949
Cast
- Roy Rogers - Roy Rogers
- Trigger - Trigger
- Dale Evans - Ruth Shaw
- Pat Brady - Sparrow Biffle
- Montie Montana - Sheriff Holbrook
- Elisabeth Risdon - Dolly Paxton
- Byron Barr - Steve Paxton
- James Cardwell - Saunders (McKenzie's Foreman)
- Roy Barcroft - Mack McKenzie
Screenplay
- Sloan Nibley (Screenplay)
- John K. Butler (Screenplay)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cattle
More Films by Director: William Witney
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Down Dakota Way about?
- In Roy Rogers' Down Dakota Way, the deadly hoof-and-mouth disease has struck the herd owned by evil rancher H. T. McKenzie (Roy Barcroft). To avoid an expensive quarantine on his stock, McKenzie plans to murder the local veterinarian (Emmet Vogan) before the latter can report his findings to the government. Rogers manages to straighten out the situation by appealing to the sensibilities of the aunt (Elizabeth Risdon) of McKenzie's hotheaded hired assassin (Byron Barr). The film also bears several musical numbers from Roy, Dale Evans, and Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage.
- Who directed Down Dakota Way?
- Down Dakota Way was directed by William Witney.
- Who stars in Down Dakota Way?
- Down Dakota Way stars Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Pat Brady, Montie Montana, Elisabeth Risdon.
- How long is Down Dakota Way?
- Down Dakota Way has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Down Dakota Way?
- Down Dakota Way is a Western film.
- Where was Down Dakota Way produced?
- Down Dakota Way was produced in United States of America.