Riders from Nowhere
Synopsis
In this his penultimate Western for low-budget company Monogram, Jack Randall assumed the identity of a murdered ranger in order to track down the killer. In the lawless town of Brimstone, the citizens are being terrorized by a gang of outlaws headed by Mason (Tom London), who, to no one's great surprise, proves to be the very man Jack has been trailing. The relieved citizens of Brimstone then elect Jack as their new sheriff. The murdered ranger's sister was played by Margaret Roach, the 19-year-old daughter of comedy producer Hal Roach. Ernie Adams replaced Glenn Strange (who himself had replaced Frank Yaconelli) as Randall's sidekick, Manny, and Nelson McDowell provided additional comic relief as Brimstone's busy undertaker.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond K. Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Krusada
- Original Score
- Johnny Lange, Lew Porter
- Original Title
- Riders from Nowhere
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond K. Johnson
Carl Krusada, Richard D. Pearsall
Johnny Lange, Lew Porter
William Hyer
Robert Golden
Harry S. Webb
Department Leadership Roster
Harry S. Webb
Producer
Carl Krusada
Screenplay
Johnny Lange
Original Music Composer
Robert Golden
Editor
Lew Porter
Original Music Composer
William Hyer
Director of Photography
Raymond K. Johnson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders from Nowhere
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What is Riders from Nowhere about?
In this his penultimate Western for low-budget company Monogram, Jack Randall assumed the identity of a murdered ranger in order to track down the killer. In the lawless town of Brimstone, the citizens are being terrorized by a gang of outlaws headed by Mason (Tom London), who, to no one's great surprise, proves to be the very man Jack has been trailing. The relieved citizens of Brimstone then elect Jack as their new sheriff. The murdered ranger's sister was played by Margaret Roach, the 19-year-old daughter of comedy producer Hal Roach. Ernie Adams replaced Glenn Strange (who himself had replaced Frank Yaconelli) as Randall's sidekick, Manny, and Nelson McDowell provided additional comic relief as Brimstone's busy undertaker.
Who directed Riders from Nowhere?
Riders from Nowhere was directed by Raymond K. Johnson.
Who stars in Riders from Nowhere?
The principal cast of Riders from Nowhere includes Jack Randall, Margaret Roach, Ernie Adams, Tom London, Charles King.
When was Riders from Nowhere released and how long is it?
Riders from Nowhere was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Riders from Nowhere?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riders from Nowhere was composed by Johnny Lange, Lew Porter.