Ridin' the Cherokee Trail
“NO LAWMAN'S LAND! Lead slugs mean more than a silver star in killer country...but the Texas Ranger carries dynamite on each hip!”
Synopsis
Singing cowboy Tex Ritter and his sidekick, Slim Andrews, star in this musical Western about a couple of Texas Rangers who defend the citizens of a small territory from power-hungry outlaws. Villain Bradley Craven (Forrest Taylor) is determined to stop the election process that would allow the region to join the Union. Tex and Slim join a rancher and his daughter to stop Craven, with fearless Tex going undercover to ensure that justice is served.
Top Cast
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Tex Ritter
Tex Ritter
Slim Andrews
Slim
Forrest Taylor
Brad Craven
Betty Miles
Ruth Wyatt
Jack Roper
Henchman Squint
Fred Burns
Rancher Wyatt
Nolan Willis
Henchman Dirk Fargo
Gene Alsace
Henchman Bat
Bob Card
Captain Wallace
Chick Hannan
Henchman Blackie
Jack Gillette
Tennessee Rambler Fiddle Player
Harry Blair
Tennessee Rambler Guitar Player
'Happy Tex' Martin
Tennessee Rambler Banjo Player
Cecil Campbell
Tennessee Rambler Steel Guitar Player
Kid Clark
Tennessee Rambler Accordion Player
White Flash
Tex's Horse
Victor Adamson
Barfly
Chuck Baldra
Rancher
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmond Kelso
- Original Title
- Ridin' the Cherokee Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Edward F. Finney Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Edmond Kelso
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Edmond Kelso
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridin' the Cherokee Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ridin' the Cherokee Trail about?
Singing cowboy Tex Ritter and his sidekick, Slim Andrews, star in this musical Western about a couple of Texas Rangers who defend the citizens of a small territory from power-hungry outlaws. Villain Bradley Craven (Forrest Taylor) is determined to stop the election process that would allow the region to join the Union. Tex and Slim join a rancher and his daughter to stop Craven, with fearless Tex going undercover to ensure that justice is served.
Who directed Ridin' the Cherokee Trail?
Ridin' the Cherokee Trail was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Ridin' the Cherokee Trail?
The principal cast of Ridin' the Cherokee Trail includes Tex Ritter, Slim Andrews, Forrest Taylor, Betty Miles, Jack Roper.
When was Ridin' the Cherokee Trail released and how long is it?
Ridin' the Cherokee Trail was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ridin' the Cherokee Trail?
Ridin' the Cherokee Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).