Rogue of the Rio Grande
“A Vivid Romance of a Bandit's Love for a Bewitching Lady”
Synopsis
El Malo, notorious Mexican bandit, forces the Mayor of Sierra Blanca, Seth Landport, to open the safe and turn over to him 2,000 pesos, which the bandit gives a promissory note for to the Mayor. Seth rushes to the cantina where Sheriff Rankin is drinking, and the sheriff posts a reward for the capture of El Malo. El Malo informs his men of the reward. The bandit and his sidekick, Pedro, visit the cantina where Pedro resumes a former acquaintance with Dolores, while El Malo has his attention directed to a tango being performed by Carmita. El Malo pushes her dancing partner aside and finishes the dance with Carmita. Since Seth's description of him is not accurate, El May visits the sheriff and promises to deliver the wanted bandit to the cantina the following night. THe following morning, El Malo and Pedro depart, and, halting their horses on a hill, view the stagecoach being held up by a trio of outlaws.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- Rogue of the Rio Grande
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Cliff Broughton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Oliver Drake
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Rogue of the Rio Grande
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What is Rogue of the Rio Grande about?
El Malo, notorious Mexican bandit, forces the Mayor of Sierra Blanca, Seth Landport, to open the safe and turn over to him 2,000 pesos, which the bandit gives a promissory note for to the Mayor. Seth rushes to the cantina where Sheriff Rankin is drinking, and the sheriff posts a reward for the capture of El Malo. El Malo informs his men of the reward. The bandit and his sidekick, Pedro, visit the cantina where Pedro resumes a former acquaintance with Dolores, while El Malo has his attention directed to a tango being performed by Carmita. El Malo pushes her dancing partner aside and finishes the dance with Carmita. Since Seth's description of him is not accurate, El May visits the sheriff and promises to deliver the wanted bandit to the cantina the following night. THe following morning, El Malo and Pedro depart, and, halting their horses on a hill, view the stagecoach being held up by a trio of outlaws.
Who directed Rogue of the Rio Grande?
Rogue of the Rio Grande was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Rogue of the Rio Grande?
The principal cast of Rogue of the Rio Grande includes Myrna Loy, Walter Miller, Carmelita Geraghty, Gene Morgan, Raymond Hatton.
When was Rogue of the Rio Grande released and how long is it?
Rogue of the Rio Grande was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rogue of the Rio Grande?
Rogue of the Rio Grande holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).