Don Ricardo Returns
Synopsis
After being shanghaied in a plot to have him declared dead and take over his ranchero and other properties, Don Ricardo, disguised as a peon, returns to Old California, and begins the fight to reclaim what is his.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry O. Morse
- Screenplay & Story
- Duncan Renaldo, Jack DeWitt
- Original Score
- Alexander Steinert
- Original Title
- Don Ricardo Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry O. Morse
Duncan Renaldo, Jack DeWitt, Johnston McCulley
Alexander Steinert
Vincent J. Farrar, Benjamin H. Kline
George McGuire
James S. Burkett
Department Leadership Roster
Duncan Renaldo
Screenplay
Terry O. Morse
Director
Alexander Steinert
Original Music Composer
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
George McGuire
Editor
James S. Burkett
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
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 Don Ricardo Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Ricardo Returns about?
After being shanghaied in a plot to have him declared dead and take over his ranchero and other properties, Don Ricardo, disguised as a peon, returns to Old California, and begins the fight to reclaim what is his.
Who directed Don Ricardo Returns?
Don Ricardo Returns was directed by Terry O. Morse.
Who stars in Don Ricardo Returns?
The principal cast of Don Ricardo Returns includes Lita Baron, Paul Newlan, Anthony Warde, Martín Garralaga, Claire Du Brey.
When was Don Ricardo Returns released and how long is it?
Don Ricardo Returns was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Ricardo Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Ricardo Returns was composed by Alexander Steinert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Ricardo Returns?
Don Ricardo Returns holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).