Rhythm of the Rio Grande
“WATCH OUT FOR THE GRINGO!../Tex shoots it out with Mexican brigands in the border badlands!”
Synopsis
Tex and Shorty ride into Cinco Valley, a gold rich area terrorized by marauders ostensibly lead by one Pablo. Tex, however, recognizes Blackie, whose boss is Bannister, an American. Suspecting that Bannister and his henchmen are trying to drive the settlers off their potentially valuable land by posing as Mexican banditos, Tex convinces Pablo to help him set a trap for the marauders.
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Tex Ritter
Tex Regan
Suzan Dale
Ruth Crane
Warner Richmond
Buck
Martín Garralaga
Pablo the Bandit
Frank Mitchell
Shorty (Tex's Sidekick)
Mike J. Rodriguez
Lopez (Pablo's Rider)
Juan Duval
Rego (Pablo's Rider)
Tristram Coffin
Jim Banister
Chick Hannan
Henchman Pete
Earl Douglas
Henchman Blackie
Forrest Taylor
Ranger Captain Edward Crane
Glenn Strange
Sheriff Hays (as Glen Strange)
James McNally
Ransom - Crooked Ranger
White Flash
Tex's Horse
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Original Score
- Frank Sanucci
- Original Title
- Rhythm of the Rio Grande
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Edward F. Finney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Robert Emmett Tansey
Frank Sanucci
Marcel Le Picard
Russell F. Schoengarth
Edward Finney
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
Robert Emmett Tansey
Screenplay
Edward Finney
Producer
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Frank Sanucci
Original Music Composer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
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 Rhythm of the Rio Grande
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What is Rhythm of the Rio Grande about?
Tex and Shorty ride into Cinco Valley, a gold rich area terrorized by marauders ostensibly lead by one Pablo. Tex, however, recognizes Blackie, whose boss is Bannister, an American. Suspecting that Bannister and his henchmen are trying to drive the settlers off their potentially valuable land by posing as Mexican banditos, Tex convinces Pablo to help him set a trap for the marauders.
Who directed Rhythm of the Rio Grande?
Rhythm of the Rio Grande was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in Rhythm of the Rio Grande?
The principal cast of Rhythm of the Rio Grande includes Tex Ritter, Suzan Dale, Warner Richmond, Martín Garralaga, Frank Mitchell.
When was Rhythm of the Rio Grande released and how long is it?
Rhythm of the Rio Grande was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Rhythm of the Rio Grande?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rhythm of the Rio Grande was composed by Frank Sanucci.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rhythm of the Rio Grande?
Rhythm of the Rio Grande holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).