Sundown on the Prairie
“THAT SOFT-SINGING TEXAN PLAYS WITH DYNAMITE - ENOUGH TO BLOW HIM TO KINGDOM COME!”
Synopsis
Tex and Ananias are sent by the government to capture some Santa Fe rustlers. Tex recognizes Hendricks as an outlaw, captures him and learns that Hendricks intends to meet a rustler named Dorgan. Tex goes instead and finds out that Dorgan plans to move rustled cattle through the ranch owned by Graham and his daughter Ruth. Dorgan has Graham Pass set to be dynamited to stop any pursuit.
Top Cast
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Tex Ritter
Tex
Horace Murphy
Ananias
Dorothy Fay
Ruth Graham
Karl Hackett
Jack Hendricks
Charles King
Nate Dorgan
Hank Worden
Henchman Hank
Frank Ellis
Henchman Chuck
Wally West
Henchman Slim
Ernie Adams
Henchman Blackie
Frank LaRue
Graham
Edward Peil Sr.
John
Junita Street
Saloon Singer
White Flash
Tex's Horse
Oscar Gahan
Saloon Gunman (archive footage)
Chick Hannan
Barfly
Bud Osborne
Henchman Bill
Norman Phelps
Bass Player
Bud Pope
Bartender Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmond Kelso, William L. Nolte
- Original Title
- Sundown on the Prairie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Edward F. Finney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Edmond Kelso, William L. Nolte
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond Kelso
Screenplay
William L. Nolte
Screenplay
Albert Herman
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sundown on the Prairie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sundown on the Prairie about?
Tex and Ananias are sent by the government to capture some Santa Fe rustlers. Tex recognizes Hendricks as an outlaw, captures him and learns that Hendricks intends to meet a rustler named Dorgan. Tex goes instead and finds out that Dorgan plans to move rustled cattle through the ranch owned by Graham and his daughter Ruth. Dorgan has Graham Pass set to be dynamited to stop any pursuit.
Who directed Sundown on the Prairie?
Sundown on the Prairie was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in Sundown on the Prairie?
The principal cast of Sundown on the Prairie includes Tex Ritter, Horace Murphy, Dorothy Fay, Karl Hackett, Charles King.
When was Sundown on the Prairie released and how long is it?
Sundown on the Prairie was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sundown on the Prairie?
Sundown on the Prairie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).