Border Saddlemates
“RIDE!..REX...RIDE! - HIT THE TRAIL TO HIGH ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
Rex Allen ('Rex Allen'), a U. S. government veterinarian, rides into the picturesque town of Pine Rock, near the Canadian border, to take the place of the regular vet who is on vacation. Used to doctoring animals in Texas, Allen finds out that herein the heart of the fox-farming industry, he is to doctor the most finicky and high-priced of fur on four feet. On the farm of Mel Richards (Tom London), Allen learns the habits of the valuable creatures from Richard's niece, Jane (Mary Ellen Kay, and her ten-year-old brother Danny (Jimmy Moss'), and on his own learns that the trusted owner of the trading post, Steve Baxter (Roy Barcroft) heads a gang that is smuggling counterfeit money across the American/Canadian border in the fox cages.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Title
- Border Saddlemates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Albert DeMond
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Albert DeMond
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Border Saddlemates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Border Saddlemates
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What is Border Saddlemates about?
Rex Allen ('Rex Allen'), a U. S. government veterinarian, rides into the picturesque town of Pine Rock, near the Canadian border, to take the place of the regular vet who is on vacation. Used to doctoring animals in Texas, Allen finds out that herein the heart of the fox-farming industry, he is to doctor the most finicky and high-priced of fur on four feet. On the farm of Mel Richards (Tom London), Allen learns the habits of the valuable creatures from Richard's niece, Jane (Mary Ellen Kay, and her ten-year-old brother Danny (Jimmy Moss'), and on his own learns that the trusted owner of the trading post, Steve Baxter (Roy Barcroft) heads a gang that is smuggling counterfeit money across the American/Canadian border in the fox cages.
Who directed Border Saddlemates?
Border Saddlemates was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in Border Saddlemates?
The principal cast of Border Saddlemates includes Rex Allen, Slim Pickens, Roy Barcroft, Forrest Taylor, Mary Ellen Kay.
When was Border Saddlemates released and how long is it?
Border Saddlemates was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.