Heldorado
“There's a treat on every trail... a thrill in every spill... in hootin'... howlin'... HELDORADO!”
Synopsis
Roy Rogers, a Nevada State Ranger Captain in charge of the Rangers Reclamation Service, makes a trip to Las Vegas for the annual Heldorado Frontier Days Festival, as he wants to help his old friend Gabby Whittaker who originated the idea (at least, in this film).In Las Vegas, Roy meets heiress Carol Randall, who has been selected as the Queen of the Heldorado. Roy is informed that the F.B.I. wants an immediate investigation of the counterfeit thousand dollar bills that are being passed over the gambling tables at the casino.
Top Cast
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Gabby Whittaker
Dale Evans
Carol Randall
Paul Harvey
C.W. Driscoll
Brad Dexter
Alec Baxter (as Barry Mitchell)
John Bagni
Johnny - Driscoll Henchman
John Phillips
Sheriff
Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart
Bellboy Henchman (as James Taggart)
Bob Nolan
Bob Nolan
Trigger
Trigger - Roy's Horse
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Geraghty, Julian Zimet
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- Heldorado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Gerald Geraghty, Julian Zimet
R. Dale Butts
William Bradford
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
Julian Zimet
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heldorado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heldorado about?
Roy Rogers, a Nevada State Ranger Captain in charge of the Rangers Reclamation Service, makes a trip to Las Vegas for the annual Heldorado Frontier Days Festival, as he wants to help his old friend Gabby Whittaker who originated the idea (at least, in this film).In Las Vegas, Roy meets heiress Carol Randall, who has been selected as the Queen of the Heldorado. Roy is informed that the F.B.I. wants an immediate investigation of the counterfeit thousand dollar bills that are being passed over the gambling tables at the casino.
Who directed Heldorado?
Heldorado was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in Heldorado?
The principal cast of Heldorado includes Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Dale Evans, Paul Harvey, Brad Dexter.
When was Heldorado released and how long is it?
Heldorado was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Heldorado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heldorado was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heldorado?
Heldorado holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).