The Rangers Take Over
“He Used His Gun Instead Of His Head--And Had To Join The Outlaws To Prove He Could Make The Grade”
Synopsis
Jim Steele spots Pete Dawson taking horses over the Mexico-Texas border, but Dawson has an alibi. A new group of recruits arrives at the Ranger station, among them Tex Wyatt, the son of Ranger Captain John Wyatt, whom he hasn't seen for many years. Captain Wyatt tells Tex that he is in the Rangers strictly on his own merit and there will be no favors played. He assigns Tex to pick up Dawson's trail, but orders that no arrest be made without proof.
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Top Cast
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Dave O'Brien
Tex Wyatt
James Newill
Jim Steele
Guy Wilkerson
Panhandle Perkins
Iris Meredith
Jean Lorin
Forrest Taylor
John Wyatt
I. Stanford Jolley
Rance Blair
Charles King
Kip Lane
Carl Mathews
Slocum
Harry Harvey
Bill Summers
Lynton Brent
Block Nelson
Bud Osborne
Pete Dawson
Cal Shrum
Rhythm Ranger
Robert Hoag
Rhythm Ranger
Rusty Cline
Rhythm Ranger
Art Wenzel
Rhythm Ranger
Don Weston
Rhythm Ranger
Jimmy Aubrey
New Recruit
Slim Whitaker
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Clifton
- Original Title
- The Rangers Take Over
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Alexander-Stern Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Elmer Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
Elmer Clifton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rangers Take Over
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What is The Rangers Take Over about?
Jim Steele spots Pete Dawson taking horses over the Mexico-Texas border, but Dawson has an alibi. A new group of recruits arrives at the Ranger station, among them Tex Wyatt, the son of Ranger Captain John Wyatt, whom he hasn't seen for many years. Captain Wyatt tells Tex that he is in the Rangers strictly on his own merit and there will be no favors played. He assigns Tex to pick up Dawson's trail, but orders that no arrest be made without proof.
Who directed The Rangers Take Over?
The Rangers Take Over was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in The Rangers Take Over?
The principal cast of The Rangers Take Over includes Dave O'Brien, James Newill, Guy Wilkerson, Iris Meredith, Forrest Taylor.
When was The Rangers Take Over released and how long is it?
The Rangers Take Over was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 53m.