Down Rio Grande Way
“FIGHTING THE BATTLE TO ADD A BRIGHT NEW STAR...THE LONE STAR...TO "OLD GLORY"!”
Synopsis
Slightly more elaborate than most Charles Starrett westerns, Down Rio Grande Way is set in the mid-19th century, when the Republic of Texas was poised to join the Union. Starrett plays Texas Ranger Steve Martin, who is dispatched to a "renegade" Texas country that refuses to become part of the good old USA. He discovers that the crux of the problem is a local tax collector who, with the help of a crooked newspaper editor, is systematically robbing the citizens of their hard-earned cash, all the while fomenting anti-American sentiments.
Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Steve Martin
Russell Hayden
'Lucky' Haines
Britt Wood
Britt Haines
Rose Anne Stevens
Mary Ann Baldridge
Norman Willis
Mack Vandall
Davison Clark
Colonel Elihu Baldridge
Edmund Cobb
Henchman Stoner
Budd Buster
Clem Kearney
Joseph Eggenton
Judge Randolph Henderson
Paul Newlan
Sam Houston
Betty Roadman
Ma Haines
John Cason
Red
Steve Clark
Ranger Captain
Jim Corey
Henchman Lobo
William Desmond
Townsman
Herman Hack
Storekeeper
Eddie Laughton
Ranger Davidson
Kermit Maynard
Posse Rider
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Franklin
- Original Title
- Down Rio Grande Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Paul Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Director
Paul Franklin
Screenplay
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 Down Rio Grande Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down Rio Grande Way about?
Slightly more elaborate than most Charles Starrett westerns, Down Rio Grande Way is set in the mid-19th century, when the Republic of Texas was poised to join the Union. Starrett plays Texas Ranger Steve Martin, who is dispatched to a "renegade" Texas country that refuses to become part of the good old USA. He discovers that the crux of the problem is a local tax collector who, with the help of a crooked newspaper editor, is systematically robbing the citizens of their hard-earned cash, all the while fomenting anti-American sentiments.
Who directed Down Rio Grande Way?
Down Rio Grande Way was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Down Rio Grande Way?
The principal cast of Down Rio Grande Way includes Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Britt Wood, Rose Anne Stevens, Norman Willis.
When was Down Rio Grande Way released and how long is it?
Down Rio Grande Way was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Rio Grande Way?
Down Rio Grande Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).