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5.7 / 10(7 votes)IMDbNR19491h 10mUnited States of America

Riders of the Whistling Pines

“AUTRY COMES ROARING OUT OF THE SKIES...to save the forests from outlaw lumber ring!”

Synopsis

While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. Actually, Bill Wright, Mitchell's associate, killed Carter because the ranger had discovered tussock moth infestation in the forest, and if the infestation was not reported, the trees would die and have to be cut, thereby profiting Mitchell and Wright. In order to compensate the best he can, Gene sells his sportsman's camp and gives the money to Carter's daughter Helen . En route to Texas, Gene discovers the infestation and is assigned by the Forest Department to supervise the program of spraying the area with DDT from the air. After the first day of spraying, the DDT is blamed by furious stock men for the many animals found dead of poisoning.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 16, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John English
Screenplay & Story
Jack Townley
Original Title
Riders of the Whistling Pines
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John English

Screenplay & Story

Jack Townley

Director of Photography

William Bradford

Film Editing

Aaron Stell

Producers

Armand Schaefer

Department Leadership Roster

Aaron Stell

Editor

Jack Townley

Writer

William Bradford

Director of Photography

Armand Schaefer

Producer

John English

John English

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Riders of the Whistling Pines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Whistling Pines

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Riders of the Whistling Pines about?

While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. Actually, Bill Wright, Mitchell's associate, killed Carter because the ranger had discovered tussock moth infestation in the forest, and if the infestation was not reported, the trees would die and have to be cut, thereby profiting Mitchell and Wright. In order to compensate the best he can, Gene sells his sportsman's camp and gives the money to Carter's daughter Helen . En route to Texas, Gene discovers the infestation and is assigned by the Forest Department to supervise the program of spraying the area with DDT from the air. After the first day of spraying, the DDT is blamed by furious stock men for the many animals found dead of poisoning.

Who directed Riders of the Whistling Pines?

Riders of the Whistling Pines was directed by John English.

Who stars in Riders of the Whistling Pines?

The principal cast of Riders of the Whistling Pines includes Gene Autry, Champion, Patricia Barry, Jimmy Lloyd, Douglass Dumbrille.

When was Riders of the Whistling Pines released and how long is it?

Riders of the Whistling Pines was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Whistling Pines?

Riders of the Whistling Pines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).