Heroes of the Saddle
“The 3 MESQUITEERS Crack down on a lawless band of range rats who prey on hapless orphans”
Synopsis
A fast-paced, enjoyable entry in the long-running Three Mesqueteers Western series, Heroes of the Saddle featured the three cowboy pals promising to look after Peggy Bell, the little daughter of mortally wounded rodeo champ Montana. Legal technicalities, however, halt the adoption proceeding and Stony, Rusty, and Rico can only watch as the little girl is placed in the county orphanage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- Heroes of the Saddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Jack Natteford, William Colt MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Jack Natteford
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 Heroes of the Saddle
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What is Heroes of the Saddle about?
A fast-paced, enjoyable entry in the long-running Three Mesqueteers Western series, Heroes of the Saddle featured the three cowboy pals promising to look after Peggy Bell, the little daughter of mortally wounded rodeo champ Montana. Legal technicalities, however, halt the adoption proceeding and Stony, Rusty, and Rico can only watch as the little girl is placed in the county orphanage.
Who directed Heroes of the Saddle?
Heroes of the Saddle was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in Heroes of the Saddle?
The principal cast of Heroes of the Saddle includes Robert Livingston, Raymond Hatton, Duncan Renaldo, Patsy Parsons, Loretta Weaver.
When was Heroes of the Saddle released and how long is it?
Heroes of the Saddle was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 56m.
Is Heroes of the Saddle based on a book or true story?
Heroes of the Saddle is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Colt MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heroes of the Saddle?
Heroes of the Saddle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).