The Rangers Ride (1948)
JIMMY BATTLES PRIVATE OUTLAW ARMY!
After the Texas Rangers are disbanded, the the reconstruction years following the Civil War, a private state-police force extorts money from the citizens in a "protection" scheme. Ex-Rangers Jimmy Wakely and "Cannonball" Taylor foil an arrest by state-police officers Hamon and Kelly. Commissioner Jed Brant tells his nephew that his old friend Jimmy is plotting against the law-and-order forces. Vic's fiancée and ranch-owner, Sheila Carol, refuses to sign up with the crooked police outfit, and believes Jimmy is an outlaw. On Chief Barton's order, Hamon shoots ex-Rangers Murphy and Payson, so they can be blamed for a raid on Sheila's ranch.
Director: Derwin Abrahams
Genre: Western
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: April 25, 1948
Cast
- Jimmy Wakely - Jimmy Wakely
- Dub Taylor - Cannonball Taylor
- Virginia Belmont - Sheila Carroll
- Riley Hill - Vic Sanders
- Marshall Reed - Police Captain Barton
- Steve Clark - Jed Brant
- Pierce Lyden - Sergeant Hamon
- Jim Diehl - Payson
- Milburn Morante - Bullard - Ex-Ranger
- Cactus Mack - Tom Murphy
Screenplay
- Basil Dickey (Screenplay)
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
singing cowboy
More Films by Director: Derwin Abrahams
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rangers Ride about?
- After the Texas Rangers are disbanded, the the reconstruction years following the Civil War, a private state-police force extorts money from the citizens in a "protection" scheme. Ex-Rangers Jimmy Wakely and "Cannonball" Taylor foil an arrest by state-police officers Hamon and Kelly. Commissioner Jed Brant tells his nephew that his old friend Jimmy is plotting against the law-and-order forces. Vic's fiancée and ranch-owner, Sheila Carol, refuses to sign up with the crooked police outfit, and believes Jimmy is an outlaw. On Chief Barton's order, Hamon shoots ex-Rangers Murphy and Payson, so they can be blamed for a raid on Sheila's ranch.
- Who directed The Rangers Ride?
- The Rangers Ride was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
- Who stars in The Rangers Ride?
- The Rangers Ride stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Virginia Belmont, Riley Hill, Marshall Reed, Steve Clark.
- How long is The Rangers Ride?
- The Rangers Ride has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Rangers Ride?
- The Rangers Ride is a Western film.
- Where was The Rangers Ride produced?
- The Rangers Ride was produced in United States of America.