Ridin' Down the Trail
“SWINGING FISTS...SWINGING LEAD!”
Synopsis
Jimmy finds a dying Ranger Braden who asks him to give his money belt to his sister. When he rides into town he finds another man claiming to be Ranger Braden. When the money belt is found in Jimmy's saddle bag, the fake Marshal tries to arrest him. But Jimmy escapes and hopes a telegram to Ranger headquarters will clear him.
Top Cast
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Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely
Dub Taylor
Cannonball
Douglas Fowley
Mark Butler
John James
Dakota - Henchman
Douglas Aylesworth
Ed Lancer
Beverly Jons
Mary Bradon
Charles King
Brown
Buster Slaven
Silton
Kermit Maynard
Allen
Harry Carr
Tom Bradon
Milburn Morante
Doc Jackson
Ted French
Mason
Post Park
Jeb
Dick Reinhart
Shorty
Don Weston
Jack
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen
- Original Title
- Ridin' Down the Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Bennett Cohen
James S. Brown Jr.
John C. Fuller
Bennett Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Bennett Cohen
Screenplay
Bennett Cohen
Producer
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
John C. Fuller
Editor
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridin' Down the Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ridin' Down the Trail about?
Jimmy finds a dying Ranger Braden who asks him to give his money belt to his sister. When he rides into town he finds another man claiming to be Ranger Braden. When the money belt is found in Jimmy's saddle bag, the fake Marshal tries to arrest him. But Jimmy escapes and hopes a telegram to Ranger headquarters will clear him.
Who directed Ridin' Down the Trail?
Ridin' Down the Trail was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Ridin' Down the Trail?
The principal cast of Ridin' Down the Trail includes Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Douglas Fowley, John James, Douglas Aylesworth.
When was Ridin' Down the Trail released and how long is it?
Ridin' Down the Trail was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ridin' Down the Trail?
Ridin' Down the Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).