South of the Border
“A screen sensation!”
Synopsis
A federal agent and his partner hang out in Mexico to check a revolution.
Top Cast
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Frog
June Storey
Lois Martin
Lupita Tovar
Dolores Mendoza
Mary Lee
Patsy
Duncan Renaldo
Andreo Mendoza
Frank Reicher
Don Diego Mendoza
Alan Edwards
Saunders
Claire Du Brey
Dueña
Dick Botiller
Bandit Pablo
William Farnum
Padre
Selmer Jackson
American Consul
Chuck Baldra
Bandit
Champion
Champ - Gene's Horse
Jim Corey
Bandit
Sheila Darcy
Rosita
Joe De La Cruz
Driver
Curley Dresden
Bandit Wearing a Bandolero
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Geraghty, Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- South of the Border
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Gerald Geraghty, Betty Burbridge
William Nobles
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
William Nobles
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About South of the Border
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is South of the Border about?
A federal agent and his partner hang out in Mexico to check a revolution.
Who directed South of the Border?
South of the Border was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in South of the Border?
The principal cast of South of the Border includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Lupita Tovar, Mary Lee.
When was South of the Border released and how long is it?
South of the Border was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for South of the Border?
South of the Border holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).