Driftin' River
“LAND OF THE LAWLESS!”
Synopsis
Eddie Dean (Eddie Dean) and his partner Soapy Jones (Roscoe Ates), under government orders, proceed to the ranch of J.C. Morgan (Shirley Patterson to buy cavalry remounts for the Army. At the ranch, they find out that J.C. is a girl. The nearby town of Dow City is under the control of a lawless trio headed by Trigger (Lee Roberts, Clem Kensington (Foxy Callahan) and Joe Morino (Dennis Moore). A member of the gang is Tucson Brown (Lee Bennett), one of J.C.'s trusted hands. When Eddie decides to buy the horses, Tucson steals the herd to prevent the sale. Soldiers, sent to investigate, are brutally murdered. The aroused townspeople elect Tennessee (William Fawcett, J.C.'s foreman, as sheriff. When the outlaws murder Tennessee, Eddie and Soapy, along with the reformed Tucson, swing into action.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Kavanaugh
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Driftin' River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Emmett Tansey
Frances Kavanaugh, Robert Emmett Tansey
Karl Hajos
Marcel Le Picard
Hugh Winn
Robert Emmett Tansey
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Albert Deano
Costume Design
Robert Emmett Tansey
Producer
Hugh Winn
Editor
Robert Emmett Tansey
Director
Frances Kavanaugh
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Driftin' River
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What is Driftin' River about?
Eddie Dean (Eddie Dean) and his partner Soapy Jones (Roscoe Ates), under government orders, proceed to the ranch of J.C. Morgan (Shirley Patterson to buy cavalry remounts for the Army. At the ranch, they find out that J.C. is a girl. The nearby town of Dow City is under the control of a lawless trio headed by Trigger (Lee Roberts, Clem Kensington (Foxy Callahan) and Joe Morino (Dennis Moore). A member of the gang is Tucson Brown (Lee Bennett), one of J.C.'s trusted hands. When Eddie decides to buy the horses, Tucson steals the herd to prevent the sale. Soldiers, sent to investigate, are brutally murdered. The aroused townspeople elect Tennessee (William Fawcett, J.C.'s foreman, as sheriff. When the outlaws murder Tennessee, Eddie and Soapy, along with the reformed Tucson, swing into action.
Who directed Driftin' River?
Driftin' River was directed by Robert Emmett Tansey.
Who stars in Driftin' River?
The principal cast of Driftin' River includes Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Shirley Patterson, Lee Bennett, William Fawcett.
When was Driftin' River released and how long is it?
Driftin' River was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Driftin' River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Driftin' River was composed by Karl Hajos.