Ridin' Down the Canyon
“HERE'S ROY AT HIS VERY BEST IN HIS BIGGEST HIT!”
Synopsis
Roy Rogers takes on crooked wartime profiteers in the musical western Ridin' Down the Canyon. Posing as solid citizens, the crooks spend their evening hours stealing horses from local ranchers, then selling the steeds to the government at exorbitant prices. The head of the bad guys runs a dude ranch where Rogers and his pals (The Sons of the Pioneers) are employed.
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Gabby
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Bobbie Blake
Linda Hayes
Alice Blake
Addison Richards
Gus Jordan
Lorna Gray
Barbara Joyce
Olin Howland
Jailer
James Seay
Burt Wooster
Hal Taliaferro
Henchman Pete
Forrest Taylor
Jim Fellowes
Roy Barcroft
Henchman
Bob Nolan
Bob Nolan - Leader Sons of the Pioneers
Pat Brady
Pat Brady - Member Sons of the Pioneers
Ed Cassidy
Butler
Tommy Coats
Henchman
Art Dillard
Henchman
Hugh Farr
Fiddle Player - Sons of the Pioneers
Karl Farr
Guitar Player - Sons of the Pioneers
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Title
- Ridin' Down the Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Albert DeMond, Norman Houston, Robert Creighton Williams, Walter Bullock
Jack A. Marta
Edward Mann
Harry Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
Harry Grey
Producer
Edward Mann
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridin' Down the Canyon
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What is Ridin' Down the Canyon about?
Roy Rogers takes on crooked wartime profiteers in the musical western Ridin' Down the Canyon. Posing as solid citizens, the crooks spend their evening hours stealing horses from local ranchers, then selling the steeds to the government at exorbitant prices. The head of the bad guys runs a dude ranch where Rogers and his pals (The Sons of the Pioneers) are employed.
Who directed Ridin' Down the Canyon?
Ridin' Down the Canyon was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Ridin' Down the Canyon?
The principal cast of Ridin' Down the Canyon includes Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Robert "Buzz" Henry, Linda Hayes, Addison Richards.
When was Ridin' Down the Canyon released and how long is it?
Ridin' Down the Canyon was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ridin' Down the Canyon?
Ridin' Down the Canyon holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).