The Ridin' Kid from Powder River
Synopsis
After 15 years of searching, Bud Watkins finally has his revenge on the cattlemen's gunman who killed his homesteader foster father, Pop Watkins. Bud finds refuge from the sheriff at the ranch of The Spider, falls in love with the bandit's daughter, "Miss," and is betrayed to the sheriff by his rival, Steve Lanning. In an attempt to escape, Miss is shot and Bud risks discovery to get a doctor from town.
Top Cast
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Hoot Gibson
Bud Watkins
Gladys Hulette
'Miss'
Gertrude Astor
'Kansas' Lou
Tully Marshall
The Spider
Walter Long
Steve Lanning
Sid Jordan
'Buzzard' Davis
William Steele
'Lightnin' Bill Smith
Howard Truesdale
'Pop' Watkins
Frank Rice
Cal Huxley
Nelson McDowell
Luke Meggary
Fred Humes
The Scorpion
Bowditch M. Turner
Manuel
Newton House
Bud Watkins aged 10
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry H. Knibbs, Richard Schayer, LeRoy Armstrong, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Title
- The Ridin' Kid from Powder River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Henry H. Knibbs, Richard Schayer, LeRoy Armstrong, Raymond L. Schrock
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Schayer
Writer
Edward Sedgwick
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 The Ridin' Kid from Powder River
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What is The Ridin' Kid from Powder River about?
After 15 years of searching, Bud Watkins finally has his revenge on the cattlemen's gunman who killed his homesteader foster father, Pop Watkins. Bud finds refuge from the sheriff at the ranch of The Spider, falls in love with the bandit's daughter, "Miss," and is betrayed to the sheriff by his rival, Steve Lanning. In an attempt to escape, Miss is shot and Bud risks discovery to get a doctor from town.
Who directed The Ridin' Kid from Powder River?
The Ridin' Kid from Powder River was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Ridin' Kid from Powder River?
The principal cast of The Ridin' Kid from Powder River includes Hoot Gibson, Gladys Hulette, Gertrude Astor, Tully Marshall, Walter Long.
When was The Ridin' Kid from Powder River released and how long is it?
The Ridin' Kid from Powder River was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ridin' Kid from Powder River?
The Ridin' Kid from Powder River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).