Colorado Pioneers
“JUSTICE RIDES THE PLAINS!”
Synopsis
An interesting entry in Republic Pictures' long-running "Red Ryder" B-Western series, this film is not about hardy settlers braving the Colorado winters, as the title would suggest. Instead it's a sort of Reform School Western about a couple of wayward Chicago boys (Billy Cummings and Freddie Chapman) taken in by Ryder's indomitable aunt, "The Duchess" (Alice Fleming.) The boys escaped their very own "Fagin," Bull Reagan (Roy Barcroft), and were given a second chance on the lady's Western ranch. Unfortunately, Reagan returns to do a bit of cattle rustling, once again luring the boys into becoming his accomplices.
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Top Cast
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Bill Elliott
Red Ryder
Robert Blake
Little Beaver
Alice Fleming
Duchess
Roy Barcroft
Bull Reagan
Bud Geary
Bill Slade
Billy Cummings
Joe
Freddie Chapman
Skinny
Frank Jaquet
Dave Wyatt
Tom London
Sand Snipe
Monte Hale
Cowhand That Quits
Billie Thomas
Smokey
George Chesebro
Hank Disher
Emmett Vogan
Judge
Tom Chatterton
Father Marion
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell
- Original Title
- Colorado Pioneers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Earle Snell, Peter Whitehead, Fred Harman
Department Leadership Roster
R.G. Springsteen
Director
Earle Snell
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Pioneers
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What is Colorado Pioneers about?
An interesting entry in Republic Pictures' long-running "Red Ryder" B-Western series, this film is not about hardy settlers braving the Colorado winters, as the title would suggest. Instead it's a sort of Reform School Western about a couple of wayward Chicago boys (Billy Cummings and Freddie Chapman) taken in by Ryder's indomitable aunt, "The Duchess" (Alice Fleming.) The boys escaped their very own "Fagin," Bull Reagan (Roy Barcroft), and were given a second chance on the lady's Western ranch. Unfortunately, Reagan returns to do a bit of cattle rustling, once again luring the boys into becoming his accomplices.
Who directed Colorado Pioneers?
Colorado Pioneers was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Colorado Pioneers?
The principal cast of Colorado Pioneers includes Bill Elliott, Robert Blake, Alice Fleming, Roy Barcroft, Bud Geary.
When was Colorado Pioneers released and how long is it?
Colorado Pioneers was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 57m.
Is Colorado Pioneers based on a book or true story?
Colorado Pioneers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Fred Harman".