Saddle Tramp
Synopsis
Carefree Chuck Connor is on his way west and stops off to see an old friend and his four lads. When his host is killed in a riding accident Chuck realises he must take care of the family. They hit the road and he takes a job on a ranch, but he has to keep the children hidden as his boss hates kids. There's also tension with the neighbouring ranch, and when a girl on the run from her nasty uncle joins the family unannounced Chuck wonders what he has done to deserve all this.
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
Chuck Conner
Wanda Hendrix
Della
John Russell
Rocky
John McIntire
Jess Higgins
Jeanette Nolan
Ma Higgins
Russell Simpson
Pop
Ed Begley
Mr. August Hartnagle
Jimmy Hunt
Robbie
Orley Lindgren
Tommie
Gordon Gebert
Johnnie
Gregory Moffett
Butch
Antonio Moreno
Martinez
John Ridgely
Slim
Walter Coy
The Stranger
Joaquin Garay
Pancho
Peter Leeds
Springer
Michael Steele
Orvie
Paul Picerni
Denver
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Los Angeles, California)
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Fregonese
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate
- Original Title
- Saddle Tramp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Fregonese
Harold Shumate
Charles P. Boyle
Frank Gross
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Fregonese
Director
Harold Shumate
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Frank Gross
Editor
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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 Saddle Tramp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saddle Tramp about?
Carefree Chuck Connor is on his way west and stops off to see an old friend and his four lads. When his host is killed in a riding accident Chuck realises he must take care of the family. They hit the road and he takes a job on a ranch, but he has to keep the children hidden as his boss hates kids. There's also tension with the neighbouring ranch, and when a girl on the run from her nasty uncle joins the family unannounced Chuck wonders what he has done to deserve all this.
Who directed Saddle Tramp?
Saddle Tramp was directed by Hugo Fregonese.
Who stars in Saddle Tramp?
The principal cast of Saddle Tramp includes Joel McCrea, Wanda Hendrix, John Russell, John McIntire, Jeanette Nolan.
When was Saddle Tramp released and how long is it?
Saddle Tramp was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saddle Tramp?
Saddle Tramp holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).