Trail Riders
“RIDIN' HERD on BANDITS!”
Synopsis
In the 18th entry of Monogram's 24 "Range Buster" films, the bank of Gila Springs is robbed by Ace Alton and his gang, and Sheriff Frank Hammond, son of Marshal Jim Hammond, is killed. The Marshal sends for the Range Busters, Dusty King, Davy Sharpe and Alibi Terhune, to come and restore order to the town. Ed Cole, head of the local vigilantes, and secretly the head of the outlaws, promptly orders the trio out of town. They visit an old friend, Rancher Mike Rand and his daughter Mary. Mary's brother Jeff has unwittingly become a gang member, and carries out Cole's orders by taking a shot at Davy, but the latter makes him a prisoner during a subsequent fight in the town café. Jeff confesses to Cole's involvement, and the Range Busters, with the help of town banker Harrison, set a trap for Cole and his outlaw vigilantes.
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Top Cast
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John 'Dusty' King
Dusty King
David Sharpe
David Sharpe
Max Terhune
Max 'Alibi' Terhune
Kermit Maynard
Ace Alton
Elmer
Elmer
Evelyn Finley
Mary Rand
Forrest Taylor
Mike Rand
Charles King
Ed Cole
Lynton Brent
Jeff Rand
John Curtis
Tiny
Steve Clark
Jim Hammond
Kenne Duncan
Frank Hammond
Richard Cramer
Jake
Frank Ellis
Alton Henchman
Augie Gomez
Henchman
Frank LaRue
Banker Jamison
Milburn Morante
Barfly
Bud Osborne
Alton Henchman Slim
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Emmett Tansey, Frances Kavanaugh
- Original Title
- Trail Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Range Busters
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Emmett Tansey
Robert Emmett Tansey, Frances Kavanaugh
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Emmett Tansey
Writer
Frances Kavanaugh
Writer
Robert Emmett Tansey
Director
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 Trail Riders
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What is Trail Riders about?
In the 18th entry of Monogram's 24 "Range Buster" films, the bank of Gila Springs is robbed by Ace Alton and his gang, and Sheriff Frank Hammond, son of Marshal Jim Hammond, is killed. The Marshal sends for the Range Busters, Dusty King, Davy Sharpe and Alibi Terhune, to come and restore order to the town. Ed Cole, head of the local vigilantes, and secretly the head of the outlaws, promptly orders the trio out of town. They visit an old friend, Rancher Mike Rand and his daughter Mary. Mary's brother Jeff has unwittingly become a gang member, and carries out Cole's orders by taking a shot at Davy, but the latter makes him a prisoner during a subsequent fight in the town café. Jeff confesses to Cole's involvement, and the Range Busters, with the help of town banker Harrison, set a trap for Cole and his outlaw vigilantes.
Who directed Trail Riders?
Trail Riders was directed by Robert Emmett Tansey.
Who stars in Trail Riders?
The principal cast of Trail Riders includes John 'Dusty' King, David Sharpe, Max Terhune, Kermit Maynard, Elmer.
When was Trail Riders released and how long is it?
Trail Riders was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trail Riders?
Trail Riders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).