Scouts to the Rescue
“ADVENTURE! THRILL! SUSPENSE! ACTION!..as Eagle Scout Jackie Cooper leads his hardy troop through breath-taking exploits!”
Synopsis
Filmed in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Sonora, California, this Universal serial is Universal's 40th sound-era serial. Eagle Scout Bruce Scott, leader of Martinsville Troop Number One, and his pack sets off in search of lost treasure and finds adventure
Top Cast
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Jackie Cooper
Bruce Scott
Vondell Darr
Mary Scanlon
Edwin Stanley
Pat Scanlon
William Ruhl
G- Man Hal Marvin
Bill Cody Jr.
'Skeets' Scanlon
David Durand
'Rip' Dawson
Ralph Dunn
Henchman Pug O'Toole
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Ken - a Boy Scout
Ivan Miller
Turk Mortensen
Victor Adams
Henchman Hurst
Jason Robards Sr.
Doc
Sidney Miller
Hermie - a Boy Scout
Dick Botiller
Leeka
George Regas
Lokola -Indian Tribe High Priest
Jack Mulhall
Scoutmaster Hale [Ch. 1]
Edwin Brian
Boy Scout
Sam Bernard
G-Man Blaine [Chs. 11-12]
Emmett Vogan
G-Man Ed Billings [Chs. 1-2]
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan James, Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Joseph F. Poland, Wyndham Gittens
- Original Title
- Scouts to the Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 51m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan James, Ray Taylor
George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Joseph F. Poland, Wyndham Gittens, Irving Crump
Department Leadership Roster
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Alan James
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Wyndham Gittens
Screenplay
Ray Taylor
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Scouts to the Rescue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scouts to the Rescue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scouts to the Rescue about?
Filmed in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Sonora, California, this Universal serial is Universal's 40th sound-era serial. Eagle Scout Bruce Scott, leader of Martinsville Troop Number One, and his pack sets off in search of lost treasure and finds adventure
Who directed Scouts to the Rescue?
Scouts to the Rescue was directed by Alan James, Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Scouts to the Rescue?
The principal cast of Scouts to the Rescue includes Jackie Cooper, Vondell Darr, Edwin Stanley, William Ruhl, Bill Cody Jr..
When was Scouts to the Rescue released and how long is it?
Scouts to the Rescue was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 3h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scouts to the Rescue?
Scouts to the Rescue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).