The Mysterious Rider
“THE MASKED AVENGER...OF THE UNTAMED RANGE!”
Synopsis
Ben Wade and his partner Frosty return to Bellounds' ranch where twenty years earlier Wade was wanted for murder. Unrecognized, he gets a job on the ranch and soon becomes involved in Folsom's cattle rustling and a chance to settle an old score.
Top Cast
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Douglass Dumbrille
Pecos Bill aka Ben Wade
Sidney Toler
Frosty Kilburn
Russell Hayden
Wils Moore
Stanley Andrews
William Bellounds
Weldon Heyburn
Jack Bellounds
Charlotte Field
Collie Wade
Monte Blue
Cap Folsom
Earl Dwire
Sheriff Burley
Glenn Strange
Henchman Cramer
Jack Rockwell
Lem
Leo J. McMahon
Cowhand Montana
Arch Hall Sr.
Rancher Andrews
Richard Alexander
Big Tom Hudson
Ed Brady
Hobble Jake
Mabel Colcord
Old Lady on Stagecoach
Ben Corbett
Stage Driver
Bob Kortman
Henchman
Bruce Mitchell
Baker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Geraghty
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- The Mysterious Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Harry Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Maurice Geraghty, Zane Grey
Gerard Carbonara
Russell Harlan
Sherman A. Rose
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Maurice Geraghty
Screenplay
Harry Sherman
Producer
Gerard Carbonara
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Sherman A. Rose
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mysterious Rider about?
Ben Wade and his partner Frosty return to Bellounds' ranch where twenty years earlier Wade was wanted for murder. Unrecognized, he gets a job on the ranch and soon becomes involved in Folsom's cattle rustling and a chance to settle an old score.
Who directed The Mysterious Rider?
The Mysterious Rider was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Mysterious Rider?
The principal cast of The Mysterious Rider includes Douglass Dumbrille, Sidney Toler, Russell Hayden, Stanley Andrews, Weldon Heyburn.
When was The Mysterious Rider released and how long is it?
The Mysterious Rider was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mysterious Rider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mysterious Rider was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
Is The Mysterious Rider based on a book or true story?
The Mysterious Rider is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysterious Rider?
The Mysterious Rider holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).