Song of the Gringo
“The West's Own Singing Cowboy Star with His Horse White Flash”
Synopsis
In his film debut Ritter is sent to investigate miners being killed and their mines confiscated. The culprit is Evans and after Tex joins the gang, he is sent to kill two more miners. When Estaban is killed, Tex is put on trial for all three murders.
Top Cast
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Tex Ritter
Tex
Joan Woodbury
Lolita Valle
Fuzzy Knight
Slim
Monte Blue
Sheriff
Warner Richmond
Henchman 'Cherokee'
Al J. Jennings
Judge
Martín Garralaga
Don Esteban Valle
William Desmond
Bailiff
Forrest Taylor
Prosecuting Attorney
Robert Fiske
Defense Attorney
Rosa Rey
Rosita - the Maid
José Emilio Pacheco
Orchestra Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John P. McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Emmett Tansey, Al J. Jennings, John P. McCarthy
- Original Title
- Song of the Gringo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Boots and Saddles Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John P. McCarthy
Robert Emmett Tansey, Al J. Jennings, John P. McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
John P. McCarthy
Director
Robert Emmett Tansey
Screenplay
Al J. Jennings
Screenplay
John P. McCarthy
Screenplay
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 Song of the Gringo
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What is Song of the Gringo about?
In his film debut Ritter is sent to investigate miners being killed and their mines confiscated. The culprit is Evans and after Tex joins the gang, he is sent to kill two more miners. When Estaban is killed, Tex is put on trial for all three murders.
Who directed Song of the Gringo?
Song of the Gringo was directed by John P. McCarthy.
Who stars in Song of the Gringo?
The principal cast of Song of the Gringo includes Tex Ritter, Joan Woodbury, Fuzzy Knight, Monte Blue, Warner Richmond.
When was Song of the Gringo released and how long is it?
Song of the Gringo was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Song of the Gringo?
Song of the Gringo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).