

Born to the Saddle
“Filmed in the COLORS of the GREAT OUTDOORS! He Rides Like Crazy...and Shoots Like Blazes!”
Synopsis
A naïve, recently-orphaned young man discovers he's being used as a pawn in a crooked gambler's plan to rig a July 4 horserace. Western.
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March 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Adele Buffington
- Original Title
- Born to the Saddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Elliott-Shelton Films Inc., Astor Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Adele Buffington, Gordon Ray Young
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Adele Buffington
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to the Saddle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to the Saddle about?
A naïve, recently-orphaned young man discovers he's being used as a pawn in a crooked gambler's plan to rig a July 4 horserace. Western.
Who directed Born to the Saddle?
Born to the Saddle was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Born to the Saddle?
The principal cast of Born to the Saddle includes Leif Erickson, Donald Woods, Karen Morley, Rand Brooks, Chuck Courtney.
When was Born to the Saddle released and how long is it?
Born to the Saddle was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is Born to the Saddle based on a book or true story?
Born to the Saddle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Ray Young".




















