Wild Horse Mesa
“A man who wouldn't stay licked... A horse that couldn't be tamed!”
Synopsis
Dave and Chito are working for Melburn who is looking for wild horses. Olmstead has his men looking for then also. When Dave finds them first, Olmstead buys them from Melburn and then kills him. A clue leads Dave to Olmstead's where he breaks in and finds the murder weapon. When he takes his evidence to the Marshal he learns Olmstead has been murdered and he is the one under arrest.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Grissell
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Houston
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Wild Horse Mesa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Grissell
Norman Houston, Zane Grey
Paul Sawtell
Frank Redman
Desmond Marquette
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace Grissell
Director
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Herman Schlom
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Norman Houston
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Horse Mesa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Horse Mesa about?
Dave and Chito are working for Melburn who is looking for wild horses. Olmstead has his men looking for then also. When Dave finds them first, Olmstead buys them from Melburn and then kills him. A clue leads Dave to Olmstead's where he breaks in and finds the murder weapon. When he takes his evidence to the Marshal he learns Olmstead has been murdered and he is the one under arrest.
Who directed Wild Horse Mesa?
Wild Horse Mesa was directed by Wallace Grissell.
Who stars in Wild Horse Mesa?
The principal cast of Wild Horse Mesa includes Tim Holt, Nan Leslie, Tom Keene, Jason Robards Sr., Richard Martin.
When was Wild Horse Mesa released and how long is it?
Wild Horse Mesa was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Horse Mesa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Horse Mesa was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Wild Horse Mesa based on a book or true story?
Wild Horse Mesa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Horse Mesa?
Wild Horse Mesa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).