

Ride a Crooked Mile
“Father and son fighting on opposite sides...for a woman...for honor...for country!”
Synopsis
The son of a cattle-rustling Cossack immigrant must choose between following the straight path and helping his father escape from prison.
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December 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Moffitt, Ferdinand Reyher
- Original Score
- Gregory Stone
- Original Title
- Ride a Crooked Mile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Jack Moffitt, Ferdinand Reyher
Gregory Stone
William C. Mellor
James Smith
Jeff Lazarus, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
James Smith
Editor
Jeff Lazarus
Producer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Gregory Stone
Original Music Composer
Alfred E. Green
Director
Jack Moffitt
Writer
Ferdinand Reyher
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride a Crooked Mile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ride a Crooked Mile about?
The son of a cattle-rustling Cossack immigrant must choose between following the straight path and helping his father escape from prison.
Who directed Ride a Crooked Mile?
Ride a Crooked Mile was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Ride a Crooked Mile?
The principal cast of Ride a Crooked Mile includes Leif Erickson, Akim Tamiroff, Frances Farmer, Lynne Overman, John Miljan.
When was Ride a Crooked Mile released and how long is it?
Ride a Crooked Mile was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Ride a Crooked Mile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ride a Crooked Mile was composed by Gregory Stone.















