The Riders of the Whistling Skull
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Synopsis
When Professor Marsh disappears while searching for the lost city of Lukachukai, his daughter enlists the help of the Three Mesquiteers.
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Top Cast
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Robert Livingston
Stony Brooke
Ray Corrigan
Tucson Smith
Max Terhune
Lullaby Joslin
Mary Russell
Betty Marsh
Roger Williams
Rutledge
Fern Emmett
Henrietta McCoy
C. Montague Shaw
Professor Flaxon
Yakima Canutt
Otah
John Ward
Professor Brewster
George Godfrey
Professor Fronc
Earle Ross
Professor Cleary
Frank Ellis
Coggins
Chief Thundercloud
High Priest
John Van Pelt
Professor Marsh
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mack V. Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake, John Rathmell
- Original Title
- The Riders of the Whistling Skull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mack V. Wright
Oliver Drake, John Rathmell, William Colt MacDonald, Bernard McConville
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Nat Levine
Producer
Mack V. Wright
Director
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
John Rathmell
Screenplay
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riders of the Whistling Skull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Riders of the Whistling Skull about?
When Professor Marsh disappears while searching for the lost city of Lukachukai, his daughter enlists the help of the Three Mesquiteers.
Who directed The Riders of the Whistling Skull?
The Riders of the Whistling Skull was directed by Mack V. Wright.
Who stars in The Riders of the Whistling Skull?
The principal cast of The Riders of the Whistling Skull includes Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Mary Russell, Roger Williams.
When was The Riders of the Whistling Skull released and how long is it?
The Riders of the Whistling Skull was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 53m.
Is The Riders of the Whistling Skull based on a book or true story?
The Riders of the Whistling Skull is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Colt MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Riders of the Whistling Skull?
The Riders of the Whistling Skull holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).