Riders of the Frontier
“TEX RITTER...Blasting his way in a flaming story of grit and gun-smoke!”
Synopsis
The Rancho Grande, a Texas border ranch, cut off from the law by a gang of outlaws led by ranch foreman Bart Lane, who is holding the elderly owner of the ranch, Sarah Burton, a prisoner. Tex Lowery, an undercover Texas Ranger, rescues Martha Williams, a nurse sent for by the ailing Sarah, from a stagecoach holdup by Lane's henchmen. He later convinces Laner that he is a wanted outlaw named Ed Carter, and gains entry to Rancho Grande. But the real Ed Carter shows up.
Top Cast
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Tex Ritter
Tex Lowry posing as Ed Carter
White Flash
Tex's Horse
Jack Rutherford
Bart Lane
Hal Taliaferro
Henchman Buck
Olin Francis
Henchman Sam
Nolan Willis
Henchman Gus
Roy Barcroft
Outlaw Ed Carter
Merrill McCormick
Henchman Boney
Mantan Moreland
Chappie, the Cook
Bruce Mitchell
Marshal Bob
Jean Joyce
Martha Williams
Marin Sais
Sarah Burton
Maxine Leslie
Goldie
Edward Cecil
Dr. Dolson
Bob Card
Henchman
Jack Evans
Henchman
Chick Hannan
Murdered Deputy
Jack Hendricks
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Duffy, Joseph Levering
- Original Title
- Riders of the Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Edward F. Finney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Jesse Duffy, Joseph Levering
Marcel Le Picard
Fred Bain
Edward Finney
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Jesse Duffy
Screenplay
Joseph Levering
Screenplay
Fred Bain
Editor
Edward Finney
Producer
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 Riders of the Frontier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of the Frontier about?
The Rancho Grande, a Texas border ranch, cut off from the law by a gang of outlaws led by ranch foreman Bart Lane, who is holding the elderly owner of the ranch, Sarah Burton, a prisoner. Tex Lowery, an undercover Texas Ranger, rescues Martha Williams, a nurse sent for by the ailing Sarah, from a stagecoach holdup by Lane's henchmen. He later convinces Laner that he is a wanted outlaw named Ed Carter, and gains entry to Rancho Grande. But the real Ed Carter shows up.
Who directed Riders of the Frontier?
Riders of the Frontier was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Riders of the Frontier?
The principal cast of Riders of the Frontier includes Tex Ritter, White Flash, Jack Rutherford, Hal Taliaferro, Olin Francis.
When was Riders of the Frontier released and how long is it?
Riders of the Frontier was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Frontier?
Riders of the Frontier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).