The Dawn Rider
“The End Of The Vengeance Trail”
Synopsis
When John Mason's father is killed, John is wounded. Attracted to his nurse Alice, a conflict arises between him and his friend Ben who plans to marry Alice. John later finds the killer of his father but goes to face him not knowing Ben has removed the bullets from his gun.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Original Title
- The Dawn Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Lone Star
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert N. Bradbury
Robert N. Bradbury, Lloyd Nosler, Wellyn Totman
Archie Stout
Carl Pierson
Paul Malvern
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Bradbury
Director
Robert N. Bradbury
Screenplay
Paul Malvern
Producer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Carl Pierson
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dawn Rider
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What is The Dawn Rider about?
When John Mason's father is killed, John is wounded. Attracted to his nurse Alice, a conflict arises between him and his friend Ben who plans to marry Alice. John later finds the killer of his father but goes to face him not knowing Ben has removed the bullets from his gun.
Who directed The Dawn Rider?
The Dawn Rider was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
Who stars in The Dawn Rider?
The principal cast of The Dawn Rider includes John Wayne, Marion Burns, Dennis Moore, Reed Howes, Joseph De Grasse.
When was The Dawn Rider released and how long is it?
The Dawn Rider was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dawn Rider?
The Dawn Rider holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).