The Texas Rangers
“SEE The wild Indian war dance, the great pitched battle of Rangers and Comanches! SEE The roaring revel in the frontier "Pleasure Palace" at Eldorado! SEE the heart-touching scenes of romance and thrilling drama!”
Synopsis
Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Jim Hawkins
Jack Oakie
Henry B. 'Wahoo' Jones
Jean Parker
Amanda Bailey
Lloyd Nolan
Sam 'Polka Dot' McGee
Edward Ellis
Major Bailey
Benny Bartlett
David
Frank Shannon
Captain Stafford
Frank Cordell
Ranger Ditson
Richard Carle
Casper Johnson
Jed Prouty
District Attorney Dave Twitchell
Fred Kohler
Jess Higgins
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Judge Snow
Kathryn Bates
Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Rhea Mitchell
Passenger (uncredited)
Jack Montgomery
Ranger (uncredited)
Joe Dominguez
Ranger (uncredited)
Joe Rickson
Ranger (uncredited)
Bill Gillis
Ranger
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Stevens
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- The Texas Rangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Louis Stevens, Walter Prescott Webb, Elizabeth Hill, King Vidor
Gerard Carbonara
Edward Cronjager
Doane Harrison
King Vidor
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Carbonara
Original Music Composer
King Vidor
Producer
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
King Vidor
Director
Doane Harrison
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Texas Rangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Texas Rangers about?
Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.
Who directed The Texas Rangers?
The Texas Rangers was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Texas Rangers?
The principal cast of The Texas Rangers includes Fred MacMurray, Jack Oakie, Jean Parker, Lloyd Nolan, Edward Ellis.
When was The Texas Rangers released and how long is it?
The Texas Rangers was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Texas Rangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Texas Rangers was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Texas Rangers?
The Texas Rangers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).