Ridin' on a Rainbow
“NEW ADVENTURES ON OL' MAN RIVER WITH AMERICA'S ALL-TIME COWBOY KING!”
Synopsis
When the showboat hits town, two men use the parade as a distraction to rob the bank. Their accomplice is Pop, the clown from the showboat. He leaves the money on the boat and tells his daughter Patsy to bring it to him at a later stop on the river. Gene's investigation of a bank robbery takes him to the showboat where he becomes a performer. Gene and Frog try to find the money while helping Patsy and her father.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Frog
Mary Lee
Patsy Evans
Carol Adams
Sally Bartlett
Ferris Taylor
Captain 'Lijah Bartlett
Georgia Caine
Mariah Bartlett
Byron Foulger
Matt 'Pop' Evans
Ralf Harolde
Blake, Bank Robber
Jimmy Conlin
Joe
Guy Usher
Sheriff Jim Mason
Anthony Warde
Scoop Morrison, Bank Robber
Forrest Taylor
Rancher Jeff Billings
Burr Caruth
Banker Eben Carter
Lee Shumway
Rancher
Harry Strang
Rancher
Harry Wilson
Cupid in Holiday Pageant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradford Ropes, Doris Malloy, Sol Meyer
- Original Title
- Ridin' on a Rainbow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Bradford Ropes, Doris Malloy, Sol Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Bradford Ropes
Writer
Doris Malloy
Writer
Lew Landers
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ridin' on a Rainbow.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Ridin' on a Rainbow.
list4
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Oscar Best Song Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Song Nominees
Amazon Prime Video Action MOVIE
Auto-generated by tmdb_catalog_maker.py
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Similar Titles to Ridin' on a Rainbow
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.9
7.0
8.0
7.0
10.0
6.2
7.1
8.0
8.0
7.3
6.2
9.0
6.0
4.7
6.2
7.0
3.0
7.6
9.0
6.4
More Like Ridin' on a Rainbow
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ridin' on a Rainbow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ridin' on a Rainbow about?
When the showboat hits town, two men use the parade as a distraction to rob the bank. Their accomplice is Pop, the clown from the showboat. He leaves the money on the boat and tells his daughter Patsy to bring it to him at a later stop on the river. Gene's investigation of a bank robbery takes him to the showboat where he becomes a performer. Gene and Frog try to find the money while helping Patsy and her father.
Who directed Ridin' on a Rainbow?
Ridin' on a Rainbow was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Ridin' on a Rainbow?
The principal cast of Ridin' on a Rainbow includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee, Carol Adams, Ferris Taylor.
When was Ridin' on a Rainbow released and how long is it?
Ridin' on a Rainbow was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ridin' on a Rainbow?
Ridin' on a Rainbow holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).