The Mysterious Rider
“Black Mask...Six-Gun...Straining Horse...This Mysterious Rider---Took Justice In His Own Hands!”
Synopsis
The ranchers have given money through Benton to the crooked lawyer Harkness to save the titles to their land. When Harkness gets a better offer, he steals Benton's receipt for the money and Benton is jailed. To fight back, Benton escapes jail at night to become the Phantom.
Top Cast
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Kent Taylor
Wade Benton
Lona Andre
Dorothy
Berton Churchill
Mark King
Irving Pichel
Cliff Harkness
Warren Hymer
Jitney Smith
Gail Patrick
Mary Benton Foster
Cora Sue Collins
Jo-Jo Foster
E.H. Calvert
Sheriff Matt Arnold
Sherwood Bailey
Matt Arnold, Jr. aka Sheriff
Clarence Wilson
Gentry, the Barber
Niles Welch
John Foster
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane Grey, Harvey Gates, Robert N. Lee
- Original Title
- The Mysterious Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Allen
Zane Grey, Harvey Gates, Robert N. Lee
Archie Stout
Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Allen
Director
Zane Grey
Writer
Harold Hurley
Producer
Harvey Gates
Writer
Robert N. Lee
Writer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mysterious Rider.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mysterious Rider about?
The ranchers have given money through Benton to the crooked lawyer Harkness to save the titles to their land. When Harkness gets a better offer, he steals Benton's receipt for the money and Benton is jailed. To fight back, Benton escapes jail at night to become the Phantom.
Who directed The Mysterious Rider?
The Mysterious Rider was directed by Fred Allen.
Who stars in The Mysterious Rider?
The principal cast of The Mysterious Rider includes Kent Taylor, Lona Andre, Berton Churchill, Irving Pichel, Warren Hymer.
When was The Mysterious Rider released and how long is it?
The Mysterious Rider was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysterious Rider?
The Mysterious Rider holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).