Frontier Pony Express
“Brave men on gallant horses...risking life and limb on the western plains...to insure the safety of their precious cargoes.”
Synopsis
In the midst of the Civil War, Lassiter has a plan to get control of California. Working out of St. Joseph, he plans to send forged messages to the troops on the west coast via Pony Express. First he attempts to bribe Pony Express ride Roy Rogers. When Roy refuses he turns to the outlaw Johnson and his gang and this leads to trouble.
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Lynne Roberts
Ann Langhorne
Raymond Hatton
Horseshoe
Edward Keane
Senator Calhoun Lassister
Noble Johnson
Luke Johnson
Monte Blue
Cherokee
Don Dillaway
Brett Langhorne
William Royle
Dan Garrett
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Murphy
Ernie Adams
Man at Deer Lodge Station
Earl Askam
Johnson Henchman
Chuck Baldra
Man at Dance
Hank Bell
Laramie Station Agent
Buel Bryant
St. Jo Townsman
Roy Bucko
Johnson Henchman
Fred Burns
Marshal in St. Jo
Bob Card
Fiddler
Horace B. Carpenter
St. Jo Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall
- Original Title
- Frontier Pony Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Norman S. Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
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 Frontier Pony Express
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What is Frontier Pony Express about?
In the midst of the Civil War, Lassiter has a plan to get control of California. Working out of St. Joseph, he plans to send forged messages to the troops on the west coast via Pony Express. First he attempts to bribe Pony Express ride Roy Rogers. When Roy refuses he turns to the outlaw Johnson and his gang and this leads to trouble.
Who directed Frontier Pony Express?
Frontier Pony Express was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Frontier Pony Express?
The principal cast of Frontier Pony Express includes Roy Rogers, Lynne Roberts, Raymond Hatton, Edward Keane, Noble Johnson.
When was Frontier Pony Express released and how long is it?
Frontier Pony Express was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frontier Pony Express?
Frontier Pony Express holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).