Singing Guns
“THE IDOL OF MILLIONS!”
Synopsis
Notorious stagecoach robber Rhiannon is unintentionally appointed as deputy when he saves the sheriff's life and must wear two hats between his new job that he enjoys and his old occupation that he misses.
Top Cast
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Vaughn Monroe
Rhiannon / John Gwyn
Ella Raines
Nan Morgan
Walter Brennan
Dr. Jonathan Mark
Ward Bond
Sheriff Jim Caradac
Jeff Corey
Richards
Barry Kelley
Mike Murphy
Harry Shannon
Judge Waller
Tom Fadden
Express Agent
Ralph Dunn
Traveler
Rex Lease
Stage Driver
George Chandler
Smitty, Piano Player
John Doucette
Miner
Denver Pyle
Richards Henchman
Billy Gray
Mary Bear
Jimmie Dodd
Russell Custer
Townsman (uncredited)
Elinor Donahue
Little Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
- Original Score
- Nathan Scott
- Original Title
- Singing Guns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures, Palomar Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan, Max Brand
Nathan Scott
Reggie Lanning
Richard L. Van Enger
Melville Tucker, Abe Lyman
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
R.G. Springsteen
Director
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Nathan Scott
Original Music Composer
Melville Tucker
Producer
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Adele Palmer
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Singing Guns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Singing Guns about?
Notorious stagecoach robber Rhiannon is unintentionally appointed as deputy when he saves the sheriff's life and must wear two hats between his new job that he enjoys and his old occupation that he misses.
Who directed Singing Guns?
Singing Guns was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Singing Guns?
The principal cast of Singing Guns includes Vaughn Monroe, Ella Raines, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, Jeff Corey.
When was Singing Guns released and how long is it?
Singing Guns was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Singing Guns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Singing Guns was composed by Nathan Scott.
Is Singing Guns based on a book or true story?
Singing Guns is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Brand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Singing Guns?
Singing Guns holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).