

Drifting Along
“WALLOPING THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Monogram added several songs and a barn dance to this otherwise standard Johnny Mack Brown hay burner, in which the veteran cowboy star comes to the aid of a beleaguered female rancher. Just "drifting along," Steve Garner obtains the job of foreman on a spread belonging to pretty Pat McBride. Unbeknownst to Pat, local banker Jack Dailey not only holds the mortgage on the ranch but is also the man responsible for the death of Pat's father.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Johnny Mack Brown
Steve Garner
Lynne Carver
Pat McBride
Raymond Hatton
Pawnee Jones
Douglas Fowley
Jack Dailey
Smith Ballew
Band Singer Smith
Milburn Morante
Zeke the Cook
Thornton Edwards
Cowhand Pedro
Steve Clark
Lou Woods
Marshall Reed
Henchman Slade Matthews
Jack Rockwell
Sheriff Devers
Lynton Brent
Henchman Joe
Terry Frost
Henchman Gus
Leonard St. Lee
Henchman Red
Ted Mapes
Henchman Ted
Curt Barrett
Guitar Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Adele Buffington
- Original Title
- Drifting Along
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Great Western Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Adele Buffington
Harry Neumann
Carroll Lewis
Scott R. Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
Derwin Abrahams
Director
Adele Buffington
Writer
Scott R. Dunlap
Producer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Carroll Lewis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drifting Along.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drifting Along
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drifting Along about?
Monogram added several songs and a barn dance to this otherwise standard Johnny Mack Brown hay burner, in which the veteran cowboy star comes to the aid of a beleaguered female rancher. Just "drifting along," Steve Garner obtains the job of foreman on a spread belonging to pretty Pat McBride. Unbeknownst to Pat, local banker Jack Dailey not only holds the mortgage on the ranch but is also the man responsible for the death of Pat's father.
Who directed Drifting Along?
Drifting Along was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in Drifting Along?
The principal cast of Drifting Along includes Johnny Mack Brown, Lynne Carver, Raymond Hatton, Douglas Fowley, Smith Ballew.
When was Drifting Along released and how long is it?
Drifting Along was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.




















