Sons of New Mexico
“GENE AND CHAMPION RIDE WITH THE CAVALRY CADETS to blast a gambler's frame-up inside a killer's trap!”
Synopsis
Not quite as memorable as his previous Riders in the Sky, Gene Autry's Sons of New Mexico is still well up to the star's standard. This time, Gene tries to reform Randy Pryor, a would-be juvenile delinquent, played by Autry-protégé Dick Jones (who later starred in the Autry-produced TV series Range Rider and Buffalo Bill Jr). To this end, Pryor is enrolled at the New Mexico Military Institute, where much of this film was lensed. The kid chafes at the school's regimen and escapes, heading back to his criminal mentor Pat Feeney (Robert Armstrong).
Top Cast
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Gail Davis
Eileen MacDonald
Robert Armstrong
Pat Feeney
Dickie Jones
Randy Pryor
Frankie Darro
Gig Jackson
Irving Bacon
Chris Dobbs
Russell Arms
Lieutenant Chuck Brunton
Marie Blake
Hannah Dobbs
Clayton Moore
Henchman Rufe Burns
Sandy Sanders
Ranch hand Walt
Bobby Clack
NMMI Rider (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gangelin
- Original Title
- Sons of New Mexico
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Paul Gangelin
William Bradford
Henry Batista
Department Leadership Roster
John English
Director
Paul Gangelin
Writer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Henry Batista
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 Sons of New Mexico
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sons of New Mexico about?
Not quite as memorable as his previous Riders in the Sky, Gene Autry's Sons of New Mexico is still well up to the star's standard. This time, Gene tries to reform Randy Pryor, a would-be juvenile delinquent, played by Autry-protégé Dick Jones (who later starred in the Autry-produced TV series Range Rider and Buffalo Bill Jr). To this end, Pryor is enrolled at the New Mexico Military Institute, where much of this film was lensed. The kid chafes at the school's regimen and escapes, heading back to his criminal mentor Pat Feeney (Robert Armstrong).
Who directed Sons of New Mexico?
Sons of New Mexico was directed by John English.
Who stars in Sons of New Mexico?
The principal cast of Sons of New Mexico includes Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Robert Armstrong, Dickie Jones, Frankie Darro.
When was Sons of New Mexico released and how long is it?
Sons of New Mexico was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sons of New Mexico?
Sons of New Mexico holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).