Pals of the Saddle
“PERIL-PACKED ADVENTURE With dashing devil-may-care John Wayne leading the Mesquiteers into their greatest, most thrilling range exploits!”
Synopsis
The first of eight "Three Mesquiteers" Westerns to star John Wayne.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Roberts, Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- Pals of the Saddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Stanley Roberts, Betty Burbridge, William Colt MacDonald
Reggie Lanning
Tony Martinelli
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Stanley Roberts
Screenplay
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
William Berke
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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A chronological collection of films featuring John Wayne, spanning his early uncredited appearances and B-westerns through his major Hollywood roles and final film, The Shootist. Includes credited and verified uncredited acting appearances, while excluding television appearances, archival-footage documentaries, and films in which Wayne served only as a producer or director.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pals of the Saddle
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What is Pals of the Saddle about?
The first of eight "Three Mesquiteers" Westerns to star John Wayne.
Who directed Pals of the Saddle?
Pals of the Saddle was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Pals of the Saddle?
The principal cast of Pals of the Saddle includes John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Doreen McKay, Joseph Forte.
When was Pals of the Saddle released and how long is it?
Pals of the Saddle was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 55m.
Is Pals of the Saddle based on a book or true story?
Pals of the Saddle is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Colt MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pals of the Saddle?
Pals of the Saddle holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).