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5.4 / 10(20 votes)IMDbNR19351h 1mUnited States of America

Westward Ho

“ROMANCE RIDES THE PLAINS!”

Synopsis

Ballard's trail jumpers attack the Wyatt Company wagon train, killing young John's parents and kidnaping his brother, Jim. In post-Civil War California, John Wyatt, now a man, pulls together a vigilante posse, The Singing Riders, who all ride white horses, dress alike, and ride the trails singing and rounding up outlaw gangs. Meanwhile, John is ever on the lookout for the gang that murdered his parents As a youngster John Wyatt saw his parents killed and his brother kidnapped. On a wagon train heading West he meets his brother who is now a spy for the gang which originally did the dirty work. He and his brother both fall for Mary Gordon When Ballard and his men attack the Wyatt wagon train, they kill all except two young brothers. Twelve years later one brother John has organized a vigilante group. The other brother Jim is now part of Ballard's gang and the two are destined to meet again

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 19, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 8, 2007

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert N. Bradbury
Screenplay & Story
Lindsley Parsons, Robert Emmett Tansey
Original Title
Westward Ho
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 1m
Production Studios
Paul Malvern Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert N. Bradbury

Screenplay & Story

Lindsley Parsons, Robert Emmett Tansey

Director of Photography

Archie Stout

Film Editing

Carl Pierson

Producers

Paul Malvern

Department Leadership Roster

Robert N. Bradbury

Robert N. Bradbury

Director

Paul Malvern

Producer

Lindsley Parsons

Screenplay

Carl Pierson

Editor

Robert Emmett Tansey

Robert Emmett Tansey

Screenplay

Archie Stout

Director of Photography

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

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Westward Ho.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westward Ho

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

What is Westward Ho about?

Ballard's trail jumpers attack the Wyatt Company wagon train, killing young John's parents and kidnaping his brother, Jim. In post-Civil War California, John Wyatt, now a man, pulls together a vigilante posse, The Singing Riders, who all ride white horses, dress alike, and ride the trails singing and rounding up outlaw gangs. Meanwhile, John is ever on the lookout for the gang that murdered his parents As a youngster John Wyatt saw his parents killed and his brother kidnapped. On a wagon train heading West he meets his brother who is now a spy for the gang which originally did the dirty work. He and his brother both fall for Mary Gordon When Ballard and his men attack the Wyatt wagon train, they kill all except two young brothers. Twelve years later one brother John has organized a vigilante group. The other brother Jim is now part of Ballard's gang and the two are destined to meet again

Who directed Westward Ho?

Westward Ho was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.

Who stars in Westward Ho?

The principal cast of Westward Ho includes John Wayne, Sheila Bromley, Frank McGlynn Jr., Jim Farley, Bradley Metcalfe.

When was Westward Ho released and how long is it?

Westward Ho was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Westward Ho?

Westward Ho holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).