

Riders of Black River
“Guns Roaring the Doom of Rustlers! Rhythms Soaring to Western Skies!”
Synopsis
Former Texas Ranger Wade Patterson returns to his home town, only to find that the territory is in the grip of cattle rustlers. For a while, it looks as though heroine Linda Holden is in cahoots with the bad guys, but Patterson quickly clears her name and takes on the crooks himself.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles Starrett
Wade Patterson
Iris Meredith
Linda Holden
Dick Curtis
Blaize Carewe
Stanley Brown
Terry Holden
Bob Nolan
Bob
Francis Sayles
Doc Josh Greene
Edmund Cobb
Colt Foster - Henchman
Ethan Allen
Joel Matthews
Carl Sepulveda
Rip - Henchman
Olin Francis
Whit Kane - Henchman
Maston Williams
Ed Gills - Henchman
Forrest Taylor
Sheriff Dave Patterson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Deming
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen
- Original Title
- Riders of Black River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Deming
Bennett Cohen, Ford Beebe
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Deming
Director
Bennett Cohen
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of Black River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of Black River about?
Former Texas Ranger Wade Patterson returns to his home town, only to find that the territory is in the grip of cattle rustlers. For a while, it looks as though heroine Linda Holden is in cahoots with the bad guys, but Patterson quickly clears her name and takes on the crooks himself.
Who directed Riders of Black River?
Riders of Black River was directed by Norman Deming.
Who stars in Riders of Black River?
The principal cast of Riders of Black River includes Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Dick Curtis, Stanley Brown, Bob Nolan.
When was Riders of Black River released and how long is it?
Riders of Black River was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 59m.


















