Riders of the Purple Sage
“Lariats and Love Weave the West's Most Thrilling Romance”
Synopsis
Lassiter's sister was killed and her young daughter taken and raised by outlaws. Years later Lassiter arrives at the Withersteen ranch looking for the now grown daughter. He immediately gets caught up in the ranch's struggle against rustlers. Trailing a rustled herd of horses leads him to the rustler's hideout and the missing daughter.
Top Cast
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George O'Brien
Jim Lassiter
Marguerite Churchill
Jane Withersteen
Noah Beery
Judge Dyer
Yvonne Pelletier
Bess
James Todd
Vern Venters
Stanley Fields
Oldring
Lester Dorr
Judkins
Shirley Nail
Fay Larkin
Frank McGlynn Jr.
Adam Tull, Gang leader
Joe Brown
Bit Role
Dick Hunter
Rider
Cliff Lyons
Jed
Frank Meredith
Court Extra
Herman Nowlin
Rider
Vinegar Roan
Rider
Delmar Watson
Young Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Conners, John F. Goodrich, Zane Grey, Philip Klein
- Original Title
- Riders of the Purple Sage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton MacFadden
Barry Conners, John F. Goodrich, Zane Grey, Philip Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton MacFadden
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Purple Sage
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What is Riders of the Purple Sage about?
Lassiter's sister was killed and her young daughter taken and raised by outlaws. Years later Lassiter arrives at the Withersteen ranch looking for the now grown daughter. He immediately gets caught up in the ranch's struggle against rustlers. Trailing a rustled herd of horses leads him to the rustler's hideout and the missing daughter.
Who directed Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
Who stars in Riders of the Purple Sage?
The principal cast of Riders of the Purple Sage includes George O'Brien, Marguerite Churchill, Noah Beery, Yvonne Pelletier, James Todd.
When was Riders of the Purple Sage released and how long is it?
Riders of the Purple Sage was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is Riders of the Purple Sage based on a book or true story?
Riders of the Purple Sage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".