Lone Texas Ranger
“DANGEROUS CRIMINALS ON-THE-LOOSE...Thrill to the excitement...the action!...the pulse-pounding adventure!....when Red Ryder takes to their trail!”
Synopsis
"Iron Mike" Haines (Tom Chatterton), a crooked sheriff, and "Hands" Weber (Roy Barcroft), the town blacksmith, are in cahoots and have been robbing stages, silver mines, etc., and framing innocent ranchers and cowhands with their deeds. They set out to rob the stage and frame Red Ryder (Bill Elliott as Wild Bill Elliott) for it, but the plan backfires and the sheriff is killed. The sheriff's son, Tommy (Jack McClendon), arrives home from college and is given his dad's job, not knowing he was a crook, and swears to get the man who killed him. Weber tells Tommy that Red killed his dad and Tommy sets out to get Red.
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Top Cast
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Bill Elliott
Red Ryder
Robert Blake
Little Beaver
Alice Fleming
The Duchess, Red's Aunt
Tom Chatterton
Sheriff Iron Mike Haines
Roy Barcroft
Hands Weber
Helen Talbot
Sally Carter
Jack McClendon
Tommy Haines
Rex Lease
Henchman Whitey
Jack Kirk
Bill Bradley
Nelson McDowell
Undertaker Henry Grimm
Chick Hannan
Townsman (uncredited)
William Stevens
Payne - Miner (uncredited)
Robert J. Wilke
Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Creighton Williams
- Original Title
- Lone Texas Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Robert Creighton Williams, Fred Harman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Creighton Williams
Screenplay
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
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 Lone Texas Ranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lone Texas Ranger about?
"Iron Mike" Haines (Tom Chatterton), a crooked sheriff, and "Hands" Weber (Roy Barcroft), the town blacksmith, are in cahoots and have been robbing stages, silver mines, etc., and framing innocent ranchers and cowhands with their deeds. They set out to rob the stage and frame Red Ryder (Bill Elliott as Wild Bill Elliott) for it, but the plan backfires and the sheriff is killed. The sheriff's son, Tommy (Jack McClendon), arrives home from college and is given his dad's job, not knowing he was a crook, and swears to get the man who killed him. Weber tells Tommy that Red killed his dad and Tommy sets out to get Red.
Who directed Lone Texas Ranger?
Lone Texas Ranger was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Lone Texas Ranger?
The principal cast of Lone Texas Ranger includes Bill Elliott, Robert Blake, Alice Fleming, Tom Chatterton, Roy Barcroft.
When was Lone Texas Ranger released and how long is it?
Lone Texas Ranger was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 56m.
Is Lone Texas Ranger based on a book or true story?
Lone Texas Ranger is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Fred Harman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lone Texas Ranger?
Lone Texas Ranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).