

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.
Top Cast
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Gene Autry
Champion
Champion
Patricia Barry
Helen Carter
Jimmy Lloyd
Joe Lucas
Douglass Dumbrille
Henry Mitchell
Damian O'Flynn
Bill Wright
Clayton Moore
Henchman Pete
Harry Cheshire
Dr. Daniel Chadwick
Leon Weaver
Abner Weaver
Jerry Scoggins
The Cass County Boys
Fred S. Martin
The Cass County Boys
Bert Dodson
The Cass County Boys
Beulah Kettle
The Pinafores
Ione Kettle
The Pinafores
Eunice Kettle
The Pinafores
George Bell
Juror (uncredited)
Steve Benton
Henchman (uncredited)
Loie Bridge
Loie Weaver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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
John English
Jack Townley
William Bradford
Aaron Stell
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Stell
Editor
Jack Townley
Writer
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Armand Schaefer
Producer
John English
Director
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 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.).




















