The Rangers Ride
“JIMMY BATTLES PRIVATE OUTLAW ARMY!”
Synopsis
After the Texas Rangers are disbanded, the the reconstruction years following the Civil War, a private state-police force extorts money from the citizens in a "protection" scheme. Ex-Rangers Jimmy Wakely and "Cannonball" Taylor foil an arrest by state-police officers Hamon and Kelly. Commissioner Jed Brant tells his nephew that his old friend Jimmy is plotting against the law-and-order forces. Vic's fiancée and ranch-owner, Sheila Carol, refuses to sign up with the crooked police outfit, and believes Jimmy is an outlaw. On Chief Barton's order, Hamon shoots ex-Rangers Murphy and Payson, so they can be blamed for a raid on Sheila's ranch.
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Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely
Dub Taylor
Cannonball Taylor
Virginia Belmont
Sheila Carroll
Riley Hill
Vic Sanders
Marshall Reed
Police Captain Barton
Steve Clark
Jed Brant
Pierce Lyden
Sergeant Hamon
Jim Diehl
Payson
Milburn Morante
Bullard - Ex-Ranger
Cactus Mack
Tom Murphy
Bud Osborne
Rocky
Bob Woodward
Bob - Policeman
Carol Henry
Kelly - Policeman
Boyd Stockman
State Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dickey
- Original Title
- The Rangers Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Basil Dickey
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Derwin Abrahams
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 The Rangers Ride
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What is The Rangers Ride about?
After the Texas Rangers are disbanded, the the reconstruction years following the Civil War, a private state-police force extorts money from the citizens in a "protection" scheme. Ex-Rangers Jimmy Wakely and "Cannonball" Taylor foil an arrest by state-police officers Hamon and Kelly. Commissioner Jed Brant tells his nephew that his old friend Jimmy is plotting against the law-and-order forces. Vic's fiancée and ranch-owner, Sheila Carol, refuses to sign up with the crooked police outfit, and believes Jimmy is an outlaw. On Chief Barton's order, Hamon shoots ex-Rangers Murphy and Payson, so they can be blamed for a raid on Sheila's ranch.
Who directed The Rangers Ride?
The Rangers Ride was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in The Rangers Ride?
The principal cast of The Rangers Ride includes Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Virginia Belmont, Riley Hill, Marshall Reed.
When was The Rangers Ride released and how long is it?
The Rangers Ride was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rangers Ride?
The Rangers Ride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).