Riders of the Dawn
“He's a Fightin' Troubador!”
Synopsis
Jimmy Wakely and Dusty, traveling with the medicine show owned by "Lasses" White, stop at the Ferguson ranch and find the rancher and his wife killed. They take the Ferguson baby to their camp, where outlaws Joe, Slick and Pete attempt to kidnap the baby, while Dusty is reporting the murders to Sheriff Beasley and town mayor Melinda Pringle. Wakely and his singers hide the baby from its legal guardian, Doc Judd Thomas, as they suspect him of being connected with the Ferguson murders.
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Preview Clip | Riders of the Dawn | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-05-14
Top Cast
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Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely
Lee 'Lasses' White
Lasses White
John James
Dusty Smith
Sarah Padden
Melinda Pringle
Horace Murphy
Sheriff Beasley
Phyllis Adair
Penny Pringle
Jack Baxley
Doc Judd Thomas
Arthur 'Fiddlin' Smith
Arthur Smith - Fiddle Player
Wesley Tuttle
Westley Tuttle - Band Leader
Fred Aldrich
Townsman (uncredited)
Bob Shelton
Bob Shelton - Comic Fiddler
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Drake
- Screenplay & Story
- Louise Rousseau, Bert Horswell
- Original Title
- Riders of the Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Drake
Louise Rousseau, Bert Horswell
William A. Sickner
William Austin
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Drake
Director
William Austin
Editor
Louise Rousseau
Writer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Bert Horswell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Dawn
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What is Riders of the Dawn about?
Jimmy Wakely and Dusty, traveling with the medicine show owned by "Lasses" White, stop at the Ferguson ranch and find the rancher and his wife killed. They take the Ferguson baby to their camp, where outlaws Joe, Slick and Pete attempt to kidnap the baby, while Dusty is reporting the murders to Sheriff Beasley and town mayor Melinda Pringle. Wakely and his singers hide the baby from its legal guardian, Doc Judd Thomas, as they suspect him of being connected with the Ferguson murders.
Who directed Riders of the Dawn?
Riders of the Dawn was directed by Oliver Drake.
Who stars in Riders of the Dawn?
The principal cast of Riders of the Dawn includes Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White, John James, Sarah Padden, Horace Murphy.
When was Riders of the Dawn released and how long is it?
Riders of the Dawn was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Dawn?
Riders of the Dawn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).