Colorado
“Thrilling Adventure In Dangerous Days... As Roy Rogers blazes down ambushed trails to bring justice to an outlaw town!”
Synopsis
Trouble in Colorado is tying up Union troops needed back east during the Civil War and Lieut. Burke is sent to investigate. Macklin and his gang are causing the problems and Capt. Mason joins them. When Burke catches up with them he also finds Mason, his brother.
Top Cast
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Roy Rogers
Jerry Burke
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Gabby
Pauline Moore
Lylah Sanford
Milburn Stone
Don Burke - alias Capt. Donald Mason
Maude Eburne
Etta Mae
Arthur Loft
Jim Macklin - Indian Commissioner
Hal Taliaferro
Weaver
Vester Pegg
Sam Smith - Henchman
Fred Burns
Sheriff Jeff Harkins
Lloyd Ingraham
Henry Sanford
Stanley Andrews
Col. Gibbons
Chuck Baldra
Henchman
Hank Bell
Deputy
Ray Bennett
Fred - Henchman
Roy Bucko
Deputy
Ed Cassidy
Andy
George Chesebro
Sergeant
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Harrison Jacobs, Louis Stevens
- Original Title
- Colorado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Harrison Jacobs, Louis Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Harrison Jacobs
Screenplay
Louis Stevens
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colorado about?
Trouble in Colorado is tying up Union troops needed back east during the Civil War and Lieut. Burke is sent to investigate. Macklin and his gang are causing the problems and Capt. Mason joins them. When Burke catches up with them he also finds Mason, his brother.
Who directed Colorado?
Colorado was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Colorado?
The principal cast of Colorado includes Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Pauline Moore, Milburn Stone, Maude Eburne.
When was Colorado released and how long is it?
Colorado was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colorado?
Colorado holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).