Song of the Drifter
“TWO-GUN RHYTHM WRANGLERS!”
Synopsis
Jimmy joins Cannonball on a visit to the widow Fennamore, Cannonball's old girlfriend, at Firehole. Engineer Colton is killed by henchman Smoky Morgan and Philip Judson hides the body. The engineer, at the request of the widow's niece, Martha, had come to inspect a polluted reservoir. Land Company head Turner and Judson contaminated the water to get the ranchers to vacate so they can grab the land. Judson hires Easy to pose as the engineer, and he reports the reservoir useless but Jimmy's test proves the waters are not deeply polluted. Judson kills Easy to keep him from talking, and casts the blame on Cannonball. But Jimmy has a trick up his sleeve, right after the next song.
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Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely
Dub Taylor
Cannonball
Mildred Coles
Martha Fennamore
William Ruhl
Philip Judson
Marshall Reed
Easy - Fake Engineer
Patsy Moran
Aunt Martha Fennamore
Frank LaRue
Turner
Steve Clark
Sheriff
Wheaton Chambers
Doctor
Bud Osborne
Rancher
Bob Woodward
Rancher
Dick Reinhart
Guitar and Banjo Player
Arthur 'Fiddlin' Smith
Fiddle Player
Cliffie Stone
Musician Slim - Bass Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank H. Young
- Original Title
- Song of the Drifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Frank H. Young
Louis Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Louis Gray
Producer
Frank H. Young
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Drifter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of the Drifter about?
Jimmy joins Cannonball on a visit to the widow Fennamore, Cannonball's old girlfriend, at Firehole. Engineer Colton is killed by henchman Smoky Morgan and Philip Judson hides the body. The engineer, at the request of the widow's niece, Martha, had come to inspect a polluted reservoir. Land Company head Turner and Judson contaminated the water to get the ranchers to vacate so they can grab the land. Judson hires Easy to pose as the engineer, and he reports the reservoir useless but Jimmy's test proves the waters are not deeply polluted. Judson kills Easy to keep him from talking, and casts the blame on Cannonball. But Jimmy has a trick up his sleeve, right after the next song.
Who directed Song of the Drifter?
Song of the Drifter was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Song of the Drifter?
The principal cast of Song of the Drifter includes Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Mildred Coles, William Ruhl, Marshall Reed.
When was Song of the Drifter released and how long is it?
Song of the Drifter was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Song of the Drifter?
Song of the Drifter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).