

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
Top Cast
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John Wyatt
Sheila Bromley
Mary Gordon
Frank McGlynn Jr.
Jim Wyatt
Jim Farley
Lafe Gordon
Bradley Metcalfe
John Wyatt as a Child
Dickie Jones
Jim Wyatt as a Child
Mary MacLaren
Ma Wyatt
Hank Bell
Mark Wyatt
Glenn Strange
Carter
Earl Dwire
Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Ingram
Vigilante (uncredited)
Jack Kirk
Singing Rider (uncredited)
Tex Palmer
Ballard Henchman (uncredited)
Jack Curtis
Ballard (uncredited)
Yakima Canutt
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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
Robert N. Bradbury
Lindsley Parsons, Robert Emmett Tansey
Archie Stout
Carl Pierson
Paul Malvern
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Bradbury
Director
Paul Malvern
Producer
Lindsley Parsons
Screenplay
Carl Pierson
Editor
Robert Emmett Tansey
Screenplay
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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.).




















