Lost n Found Westerns

Arizona Gang Busters is a 1940 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by William Lively. The film stars Tim McCoy, Pauline Haddon, Lou Fulton, Forrest Taylor, Julian Rivero and Arno Frey. The film was released on September 16, 1940, by Producers Releasing Corporation. SYNOPSIS Carl Schmidt, the mastermind behind a covert ring of saboteurs, is constructing a dangerous arsenal along the US-Mexican border. To thwart this threat, both the United States and Mexico dispatch agents—Tim from the American side and Gringo from the Mexican side—to investigate. However, when the agents arrive at the designated meeting site, they are horrified to find their contacts brutally murdered. Before they can uncover the truth, they are wrongfully arrested for the killings, plunging them into a perilous mission to clear their names and stop Schmidt's deadly plot. CAST & CREW Tim McCoy as Trigger Tim Rand Pauline Haddon as Sue Lambert Lou Fulton as Sidekick Lanky Forrest Taylor as Ed Lambert Julian Rivero as Captain Rodriguez Arno Frey as Carl Schmidt Paul Ellis as Henchman Mario Kenne Duncan as Sheriff Dan Kirk Jack Rutherford as Thorpe Elizabeth LaMal as Mrs. Kirk Otto Reichow as Henry Hess Lita Cortez as Lola Directed by Sam Newfield Screenplay by William Lively Produced by Sigmund Neufeld Cinematography Jack Greenhalgh Edited by Holbrook N. Todd Production companies Sigmund Neufeld Productions, Producers Releasing Corporation Distributed by Producers Releasing Corporation Release date September 16, 1940 Running time 60 minutes Country United States Language English

Billy the Kid in Texas is a 1940 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. It's the second in the "Billy the Kid" film series, produced by PRC from 1940 to 1946. SYNOPSIS Billy the Kid runs into his old friend Fuzzy in a wide-open Texas town. When he stands up to town thug Flash and his gang, the grateful citizens make him sheriff. Now that he has legal authority, Billy and Fuzzy go after Flash, who has stolen a large amount of money and framed young Gil Cooper, a member of his gang, for it—not knowing that Gil Cooper is Gil Bonney, Billy's brother. CAST & CREW Bob Steele as Billy the Kid Al St. John as Fuzzy Terry Walker as Mary Barton Carleton Young as Gil Bonney / Gil Cooper Charles King as Dave John Merton as Flash Frank LaRue as Jim Morgan Slim Whitaker as Windy the Wagon Driver Directed by: Sam Newfield (as Peter Stewart) Written by: Joseph O'Donnell (original screenplay) Produced by: Sigmund Neufeld Starring: Bob Steele Cinematography: Jack Greenhalgh Edited by: Holbrook N. Todd Distributed by: Producers Releasing Corporation Release date: September 30, 1940 Running time: 52 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Billy the Kid's Gun Justice is a 1940 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield for Producers Releasing Corporation, and 3rd in PRC's Billy the Kid series. SYNOPSIS Billy the Kid (Bob Steele) and his friends Jeff (Carleton Young) and Fuzzy (Al St. John) narrowly escape an ambush and head to Jeff's uncle's ranch in Little Bend Valley for refuge. Along the way, they rescue Ann Roberts (Louise Currie) from henchmen Ed (Charles King) and Buck (Rex Lease), who are harassing her. Ann reveals that she and her father Tom (Forrest Taylor) recently bought a ranch, but someone is trying to force them off their land. Upon arriving at the ranch, Billy discovers that it is actually the one owned by Jeff's uncle, but without water rights, making it nearly worthless. Further investigation reveals that the local land baron, Cobb Allen (Al Ferguson), has dammed the only free water stream, forcing ranchers to either buy water rights from him or lose their land. Determined to fight back, Billy and Jeff confront Allen's henchmen and restore the water flow, thwarting Allen's scheme. In a clever plan to recover the ranchers' money, Billy sends Fuzzy into town with a fake map to a gold treasure, turning the tables on the unscrupulous land baron. CAST & CREW Bob Steele as Billy the Kid Al St. John as Fuzzy Jones Louise Currie as Ann Roberts Carleton Young as Jeff Blanchard Charles King as Henchman Ed Baker Rex Lease as Henchman Buck Kenne Duncan as Henchman Bragg Forrest Taylor as Tom Roberts Ted Adams as 2nd Sheriff Al Ferguson as Cobb Allen Karl Hackett as Attorney Martin Edward Peil Sr. as Dave Barlow Julian Rivero as Carlos Blanca Vischer as Juanita Directed by: Sam Newfield Written by: Joseph O'Donnell Screenplay by: Tom Gibson Produced by: Sigmund Neufeld Cinematography: Jack Greenhalgh Edited by: Holbrook N. Todd Music by: Johnny Lange, Lew Porter Distributed by: Producers Releasing Corporation Release date: December 27, 1940 Running time: 57 minutes Country: United States Language: English

The Border Legion aka West of the Badlands is a 1940 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Olive Cooper and Louis Stevens. It is based on the 1916 novel The Border Legion by Zane Grey. The film stars Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Carol Hughes, Joe Sawyer, Maude Eburne and Jay Novello. SYNOPSIS An Eastern doctor, fleeing from authorities in New York, finds refuge in the rugged West. There, he comes to the aid of his friends who are besieged by a notorious outlaw gang known as the Border Legion. As he battles to protect them, he also struggles with his own uncertain future. In the end, the doctor's bravery and integrity lead to his exoneration, clearing him of any wrongdoing back East. CAST & CREW Roy Rogers as Dr. Stephen Kellogg aka Steve Kells George "Gabby" Hayes as Honest John Whittaker Carol Hughes as Alice Randall Joe Sawyer as Jim Gulden Maude Eburne as Hurricane Hattie McGuire Jay Novello as Santos Hal Taliaferro as Sheriff Amos Link Dick Wessel as Oscar Red McGooney Paul Porcasi as Tony Robert Emmett Keane as Officer Willets Director: Joseph Kane Screenplay by: Olive Cooper, Louis Stevens Based on: The Border Legion by Zane Grey Produced by: Joseph Kane Starring: Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Carol Hughes, Joe Sawyer, Maude Eburne, Jay Novello Cinematography: Jack A. Marta Edited by: Edward Mann Music by: Milton Rosen Production Company: Republic Pictures Distributed by: Republic Pictures Release Date: December 5, 1940 Running Time: 54-58 minutes Country: United States Language: English

The Carson City Kid is a 1940 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane starring Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, and Bob Steele. SYNOPSIS The Carson City Kid, is a notorious stagecoach bandit on a mission of vengeance. His target is Morgan Reynolds, the man responsible for his younger brother's death. As Roy rides into the town of Sonora, he discovers that Reynolds is the owner of the local saloon and gambling hall, a hub of vice and lawlessness. Complicating matters, Reynolds is accompanied by Laramie, a dangerous half-breed outlaw with a fearsome reputation. While plotting his revenge, Roy finds himself drawn to Joby Madison, a captivating saloon singer whose presence begins to soften his hardened heart. However, the path to justice is fraught with peril, as Roy must navigate his growing feelings for Joby while confronting Reynolds and Laramie. Adding to the tension, Sheriff Gabby Whittaker, played by George "Gabby" Hayes, keeps a watchful eye on the unfolding drama. The film blends elements of romance, action, and the classic Western revenge tale, as Roy battles to avenge his brother and find peace in a lawless land. CAST & CREW Roy Rogers as The Carson City Kid George "Gabby" Hayes as Marshal Gabby Whitaker Bob Steele as Lee Jessup / Morgan Reynolds Noah Beery, Jr. as Scott 'Arizona' Warren Pauline Moore as Joby Madison Francis McDonald as Laramie Hal Taliaferro as Rick Harmon Arthur Loft as Saloon drunk George Rosener as Judge Tucker Chester Gan as Wong Lee Director: Joseph Kane Screenplay: Robert Yost, Gerald Geraghty Story by: Joseph Kane Producer: Joseph Kane Cinematography: William Nobles Editing: Helene Turner Production Company: Republic Pictures Distributor: Republic Pictures Release Date: July 1, 1940 (United States) Running Time: 57 minutes Country: United States Language: Englis

The Carson City Kid is a 1940 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane starring Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, and Bob Steele. SYNOPSIS The Carson City Kid, is a notorious stagecoach bandit on a mission of vengeance. His target is Morgan Reynolds, the man responsible for his younger brother's death. As Roy rides into the town of Sonora, he discovers that Reynolds is the owner of the local saloon and gambling hall, a hub of vice and lawlessness. Complicating matters, Reynolds is accompanied by Laramie, a dangerous half-breed outlaw with a fearsome reputation. While plotting his revenge, Roy finds himself drawn to Joby Madison, a captivating saloon singer whose presence begins to soften his hardened heart. However, the path to justice is fraught with peril, as Roy must navigate his growing feelings for Joby while confronting Reynolds and Laramie. Adding to the tension, Sheriff Gabby Whittaker, played by George "Gabby" Hayes, keeps a watchful eye on the unfolding drama. The film blends elements of romance, action, and the classic Western revenge tale, as Roy battles to avenge his brother and find peace in a lawless land. CAST & CREW Roy Rogers as The Carson City Kid George "Gabby" Hayes as Marshal Gabby Whitaker Bob Steele as Lee Jessup / Morgan Reynolds Noah Beery, Jr. as Scott 'Arizona' Warren Pauline Moore as Joby Madison Francis McDonald as Laramie Hal Taliaferro as Rick Harmon Arthur Loft as Saloon drunk George Rosener as Judge Tucker Chester Gan as Wong Lee Director: Joseph Kane Screenplay: Robert Yost, Gerald Geraghty Story by: Joseph Kane Producer: Joseph Kane Cinematography: William Nobles Editing: Helene Turner Production Company: Republic Pictures Distributor: Republic Pictures Release Date: July 1, 1940 (United States) Running Time: 57 minutes Country: United States Language: Englis

The Cheyenne Kid is a 1940 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and written by Tom Gibson. The film stars Jack Randall, Louise Stanley, Kenne Duncan, Frank Yaconelli, Reed Howes and Charles King. The film was released on February 20, 1940, by Monogram Pictures. SYNOPSIS A former gambler turned ranch foreman, is entrusted by his employer with $1,000 to purchase cattle for the ranch. As he embarks on this task, the ranch owner also fires a disgruntled ranch hand, who swiftly alerts the scheming Jeff Baker about the money. Baker, determined to sabotage the deal, sends his henchmen to intercept the Kid. Although they fail to rob him, they kill the rancher who received the payment from the Kid. In a twisted turn of events, the Sheriff arrests the Cheyenne Kid, accusing him of murdering the rancher to reclaim the money. Baker further complicates matters by claiming the Kid lost the money at his gambling table. Meanwhile, Baker’s men continue their efforts to thwart the cattle purchase from Ruth and Chet Adams, whose ranch is deeply in debt to Baker. The Kid must now clear his name, confront the real culprits, and ensure the cattle deal goes through, all while navigating a web of deceit and danger. CAST & CREW Jack Randall as The Cheyenne Kid Louise Stanley as Ruth Adams Kenne Duncan as Chet Adams Frank Yaconelli as Manuel Reed Howes as Jeff Baker Charles King as Carson George Chesebro as Davis Forrest Taylor as Sheriff Ed Brady as Farnum Lafe McKee as Roberts Director: Raymond K. Johnson Screenplay: Tom Gibson Producer: Harry S. Webb Starring: Jack Randall, Louise Stanley, Kenne Duncan, Frank Yaconelli, Reed Howes, Charles King Cinematography: Edward A. Kull Editing: Robert Golden Production Company: Monogram Pictures Distributor: Monogram Pictures Release Date: February 20, 1940 Running Time: 50 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Colorado is a 1940 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers. SYNOPSIS Colorado Territory. This unrest prevents much-needed Union reinforcements from reaching the Eastern front. In a desperate bid to uncover the source of these troubles, the United States Secret Service sends Lieutenant Jerry Burke, a skilled military intelligence officer, on a covert mission to identify and neutralize the threat. Armed with a letter granting him extensive powers, signed by President Abraham Lincoln himself, Jerry heads west to confront the shadowy forces at play. Unbeknownst to Jerry, the mastermind behind the turmoil is none other than his own brother, Donald Mason, a Confederate officer who has also infiltrated the Union Cavalry. Posing as a loyal Union Captain, Donald has orchestrated an alliance between secessionists, opportunists, and hostile tribes, leveraging the unrest for his own purposes. However, as tensions rise, Donald begins to realize that while his allies are growing rich, he is left to bear the brunt of the danger. The brothers' paths cross as Donald saves Jerry from certain death, only to find himself captured by his sibling. In a final act of brotherly loyalty, Jerry allows Donald to face his end by ley de fuga—a soldier's death—rather than the humiliation of a public hanging. The tragic reunion of the two brothers brings an end to the unrest in Colorado, but not without leaving a mark on the already blood-soaked history of the Civil War. CAST & CREW Roy Rogers as Lieutenant Jerry Burke George "Gabby" Hayes as "Gabby" Whittaker Pauline Moore as Lylah Sanford Milburn Stone as Don Burke alias Captain Donald Mason Maude Eburne as Etta Mae Arthur Loft as Jim Macklin – Indian Commissioner Hal Taliaferro as Weaver Vester Pegg as Henchman Sam Smith Fred Burns as Sheriff Jeff Harkins Lloyd Ingraham as Henry Sanford Iron Eyes Cody as Indian Henchman Spade Cooley as Henchman Joseph Crehan as General Ulysses S. Grant Directed by: Joseph Kane Written by: Louis Stevens, Harrison Jacobs Produced by: Joseph Kane Cinematography: Jack A. Marta Edited by: Edward Mann Production Company: Republic Pictures Distributed by: Republic Pictures Release Date: September 15, 1940 (United States) Running Time: 57 minutes (54 minutes in some versions) Country: United States Language: English

The Cowboy from Sundown is a 1940 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and written by Roland Lynch and Robert Emmett Tansey. The film stars Tex Ritter, Roscoe Ates, Carleton Young, George Pembroke, Patsy Moran and Pauline Haddon. The film was released on May 9, 1940, by Monogram Pictures. SYNOPSIS The drought-plagued ranchers of Sundown have to market their cattle at a loss in order to meet mortgage payments held by banker Cylus Cuttler. Then, Sheriff Tex Rockett is forced to quarantine all the cattle on the local ranches because of a hoof-and-mouth disease outbreak. Steve Davis herds his cattle to the railhead anyway, and Tex is forced to arrest him. Urged on by the banker's son, Nick Cuttler, the angry ranchers storm the jail, but Steve's sister Bee persuades them to await the trial. Steve, with Nick's help, breaks jail and is told he must kill Tex to aid the ranchers. Meanwhile, government man Bret Stockton and Tex see Nick and his men treating cattle in an unusual way. Tex finally proves that the Cuttlers have been treating the cattle with acid to give a false impression of the hoof-and-mouth disease. CAST & CREW Tex Ritter as Tex Rockett Roscoe Ates as Gloomy Day Carleton Young as Nick Cuttler George Pembroke as Cylus Cuttler Patsy Moran as Prunella Wallaby Pauline Haddon as Bee Davis Glenn Strange as Bret Stockton Slim Andrews as Judge Hank Pritchard Bud Osborne as Pronto Parsons Joe McGuinn as Rip Carter Dave O'Brien as Steve Davis Chick Hannan as Pete Tris Coffin as Ben Varco Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet Screenplay by: Roland Lynch, Robert Emmett Tansey Story by: Roland Lynch Produced by: Edward Finney Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard Edited by: Russell F. Schoengarth Music by: Frank Sanucci Production Company: Monogram Pictures Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release Date: May 9, 1940 Running Time: 57 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Frontier Crusader is a 1940 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Tim McCoy, Dorothy Short and Lou Fulton. SYNOPSIS A marshal is sent to clean up a mining town being terrorized by an organized gang that is killing miners and stealing their claims. CAST & CREW Tim McCoy as Trigger Tim Rand Dorothy Short as Jenny Mason Lou Fulton as 'Lanky' Lint Karl Hackett as Barney Bronson Ted Adams as Henchman Jack Trask John Merton as Henchman Hippo Potts Forrest Taylor as John Stoner Hal Price as Sheriff Sam Dolan Frank LaRue as Jeff Martin aka Lon Martin Kenne Duncan as The Mesa Kid George Chesebro as Trail Boss Directed by: Sam Newfield Written by: George Arthur Durlam, William Lively Produced by: Sigmund Neufeld Cinematography: Jack Greenhalgh Edited by: Holbrook N. Todd Music by: Johnny Lange, Lew Porter Production Company: Sigmund Neufeld Productions Distributed by: Producers Releasing Corporation Release Date: June 15, 1940 Running Time: 62 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Frontier Crusader is a 1940 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Tim McCoy, Dorothy Short and Lou Fulton.

The Golden Trail is a 1940 American Western film directed by Albert Herman and starring Tex Ritter, Stanley Price and Gene Alsace. SYNOPSIS The Ceegareet gang controls Boom Town, murdering miners to seize their claims. Tex Roberts and Slim Hunkafeller strike a rich vein and become the gang's next targets. The gang frames Tex as the killer, leading Sheriff Bat Toles to jail him. The gang dynamites the jail to kill Tex, but he escapes and hides in a cave with Bill Rawls, another gang victim. Rawls initially thinks Tex is the gang leader but learns the truth and returns to Boom Town. They discover the real leader is saloon owner Prader. Tex rescues Rawls' daughter Chita and another entertainer, Patsy, and helps capture the gang. CAST & CREW Tex Ritter as Tex Roberts Slim Andrews as Slim Hunkafeller Inna Gest as Chita Rawls Patsy Moran as Patsy Gene Alsace as Sheriff Bat Toles Stanley Price as Prader - aka Ceegareet Warner Richmond as Henchman Chris Eddie Dean as Henchman Bart Forrest Taylor as Bill Rawls Frank LaRue as Deputy Bill Wells as Texas Bill - Mayor of Boomtown Ernie Adams as Hank Rivers Directed by: Albert Herman Written by: Roland Lynch, Robert Emmett Tansey, Roger Merton Produced by: Edward Finney Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard Edited by: Robert Golden Music by: Frank Sanucci Production Company: Edward F. Finney Productions Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release Date: July 8, 1940 Running Time: 52 minutes Country: United States Language: English

The Golden Trail is a 1940 American Western film directed by Albert Herman and starring Tex Ritter, Stanley Price and Gene Alsace. SYNOPSIS The Ceegareet gang controls Boom Town, murdering miners to seize their claims. Tex Roberts and Slim Hunkafeller strike a rich vein and become the gang's next targets. The gang frames Tex as the killer, leading Sheriff Bat Toles to jail him. The gang dynamites the jail to kill Tex, but he escapes and hides in a cave with Bill Rawls, another gang victim. Rawls initially thinks Tex is the gang leader but learns the truth and returns to Boom Town. They discover the real leader is saloon owner Prader. Tex rescues Rawls' daughter Chita and another entertainer, Patsy, and helps capture the gang. CAST & CREW Tex Ritter as Tex Roberts Slim Andrews as Slim Hunkafeller Inna Gest as Chita Rawls Patsy Moran as Patsy Gene Alsace as Sheriff Bat Toles Stanley Price as Prader - aka Ceegareet Warner Richmond as Henchman Chris Eddie Dean as Henchman Bart Forrest Taylor as Bill Rawls Frank LaRue as Deputy Bill Wells as Texas Bill - Mayor of Boomtown Ernie Adams as Hank Rivers Directed by: Albert Herman Written by: Roland Lynch, Robert Emmett Tansey, Roger Merton Produced by: Edward Finney Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard Edited by: Robert Golden Music by: Frank Sanucci Production Company: Edward F. Finney Productions Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release Date: July 8, 1940 Running Time: 52 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Hi-Yo Silver is a 1940 American Western film, directed by William Witney and John English. It stars Lee Powell, Hi-Yo Silver, and Chief Thundercloud and was released on April 10, 1940. The film was created by condensing the fifteen chapters of the 1938 film serial The Lone Ranger. SYNOPSIS This 1940 feature version of the 1938 serial shows the first live depiction of the Ranger. A rag-tag band of Confederate Army deserters led by Captain Mark Smith captures, then murders Colonel Marcus Jeffries after discovering that he's a newly appointed Commissioner of Finance sent by the U.S. Treasury Department to Texas to collect taxes. Smith then assumes Jeffries identity and over time sets into play his plan to conquer Texas and rule it as a dictator. The Texas Rangers sent to investigate are ambushed, but one survives. He is nursed back to health by Tonto and swears to avenge the massacre. CAST & CREW Lee Powell as The Lone Ranger, aka Allen King Hi-Yo Silver as Silver Chief Thundercloud as Tonto Bruce Bennett as Bert Rogers (credited as Herman Brix) Lynne Roberts as Joan Blanchard Stanley Andrews as Jeffries George Cleveland as Blanchard William Farnum as Father McKim Hal Taliaferro as Bob Stuart Lane Chandler as Dick Forrest Directed by: William Witney, John English Written by: George Worthing Yates, Barry Shipman, Franklyn Adreon, Ronald Davidson, Lois Eby Based on: The radio series "The Lone Ranger" by Fran Striker, George Trendle Produced by: Sol C. Siegel Cinematography: William Nobles Edited by: Helene Turner, Edward Todd Music by: Alberto Colombo Production company: Republic Pictures Release date: April 10, 1940 (US) Running time: 69 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Hi-Yo Silver is a 1940 American Western film, directed by William Witney and John English. It stars Lee Powell, Hi-Yo Silver, and Chief Thundercloud and was released on April 10, 1940. The film was created by condensing the fifteen chapters of the 1938 film serial The Lone Ranger. SYNOPSIS This 1940 feature version of the 1938 serial shows the first live depiction of the Ranger. A rag-tag band of Confederate Army deserters led by Captain Mark Smith captures, then murders Colonel Marcus Jeffries after discovering that he's a newly appointed Commissioner of Finance sent by the U.S. Treasury Department to Texas to collect taxes. Smith then assumes Jeffries identity and over time sets into play his plan to conquer Texas and rule it as a dictator. The Texas Rangers sent to investigate are ambushed, but one survives. He is nursed back to health by Tonto and swears to avenge the massacre. CAST & CREW Lee Powell as The Lone Ranger, aka Allen King Hi-Yo Silver as Silver Chief Thundercloud as Tonto Bruce Bennett as Bert Rogers (credited as Herman Brix) Lynne Roberts as Joan Blanchard Stanley Andrews as Jeffries George Cleveland as Blanchard William Farnum as Father McKim Hal Taliaferro as Bob Stuart Lane Chandler as Dick Forrest Directed by: William Witney, John English Written by: George Worthing Yates, Barry Shipman, Franklyn Adreon, Ronald Davidson, Lois Eby Based on: The radio series "The Lone Ranger" by Fran Striker, George Trendle Produced by: Sol C. Siegel Cinematography: William Nobles Edited by: Helene Turner, Edward Todd Music by: Alberto Colombo Production company: Republic Pictures Release date: April 10, 1940 (US) Running time: 69 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Hidden Gold is a 1940 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Gerald Geraghty and Jack Merserveau. The film stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Minor Watson, Ruth Rogers, Britt Wood, Ethel Wales and Lee Phelps. The film was released on June 7, 1940, by Paramount Pictures. SYNOPSIS Hoppy and Lucky confront a gang of outlaws which has been ravaging stagecoaches and gold mines. The final gunfight is at Ed Colby's mine. CAST & CREW William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins Minor Watson as Ed Colby Ruth Rogers as Jane Colby Britt Wood as Speedy Ethel Wales as Matilda Purdy Lee Phelps as Sheriff Cameron Roy Barcroft as Henchman Hendricks George Anderson as Ward Ackerman Eddie Dean as Logan Ray Bennett as Henchman Fleming Jack Rockwell as Stage Driver Pete Directed by: Lesley Selander Screenplay by: Gerald Geraghty, Jack Merserveau Produced by: Harry Sherman Cinematography: Russell Harlan Edited by: Carroll Lewis Music by: Irvin Talbot Production company: Harry Sherman Productions Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Release date: June 7, 1940 Running time: 60 minutes Country: United States Language: English

The Light of Western Stars is a 1940 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander, starring Victor Jory as Gene Stewart, and based upon a 1914 novel by Zane Grey. The film is also known as Border Renegade (American alternative title). The supporting cast features Jo Ann Sayers, Russell Hayden, Morris Ankrum, Noah Beery Jr. as Jory's character's Mexican sidekick, Tom Tyler and Alan Ladd (two years out from superstardom in a supporting role as a ranch hand named "Danny"; his part in this film is much larger than his billing would indicate). SYNOPSIS Cowhand Ladd dances with cantina girl Estrella and has a part in shooting Sheriff Tyler. CAST & CREW Victor Jory as Gene Stewart Jo Ann Sayers as Madeline "Majesty" Hammond Russell Hayden as Alfred "Al" Hammond Morris Ankrum as Nat Hayworth Noah Beery, Jr. as Poco – Stewart's Sidekick J. Farrell MacDonald as Bill Stillwell – Rancher Ruth Rogers as Florence "Flo" Kingsley – Al's Girl Tom Tyler as Sheriff Tom Hawes Rad Robinson as Monty – Stilwell Ranch Hand Eddie Dean as Nels, Stillwell Hand Esther Estrella as Bonita – Adobe Saloon Girl Alan Ladd as Danny – Stillwell Ranch Hand Georgia Ellis as Helen – Majesty's Boston Pal Earl Askam as Sneed – Hawes' Deputy Lucio Villegas as Justice of the Peace Don Manuel Directed by: Lesley Selander Written by: Zane Grey (novel), Norman Houston (screenplay) Produced by: Joseph W. Engel (associate producer), Harry Sherman (producer) Cinematography: Russell Harlan Edited by: Sherman A. Rose Music by: Victor Young Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Release date: 1940 Running time: 64 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $606,810 Box office: $1,190,622 NOTES That same year, another Zane Grey novel titled Knights of the Range was produced at the same studio with the same screenwriter, director, and much the same cast, albeit without Beery or Ladd.

Lightning Strikes West is a 1940 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by Martha Chapin. The film stars Ken Maynard, Claire Rochelle, Bob Terry, Michael Vallon, Charles King and Reed Howes. The film was released on June 1, 1940, by Colony Pictures. SYNOPSIS "Lightning Strikes West" is a 1940 Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. The film centers around the character of Ted Warren, a determined cowboy who must thwart a gang of outlaws terrorizing a small frontier town. With the help of his trusty sidekick, Pop Jones, and the local sheriff, Warren confronts the gang's leader, bringing justice to the lawless region. The story unfolds with a mix of action, drama, and romance as Warren also finds time to win the heart of the town's schoolteacher, Mary Harper. CAST & CREW Ken Maynard as Ted Warren Claire Rochelle as Mary Harper Bob Terry as Pop Jones Michael Vallon as Sheriff Charles King as Outlaw Leader Reed Howes as Hank Brown Directed by: Harry L. Fraser Screenplay by: Martha Chapin Story by: Harry L. Fraser Produced by: Max Alexander, Arthur Alexander Cinematography: Elmer Dyer Edited by: Charles Henkel Jr. Music by: Lew Porter Production Company: Colony Pictures Distributed by: Colony Pictures Release Date: June 1, 1940 Running Time: 56 minutes Country of Origin: United States Language: English

Phantom Rancher is a 1940 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Ken Maynard. SYNOPSIS When Ken Mitchell inherits his late uncle's cattle ranch, he quickly finds himself at odds with the local community. The farmers despise him, believing he is following in his uncle's footsteps by trying to drive them off their land. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his family's name, Ken soon discovers that a respected community member named Collins is the real mastermind behind the land-grabbing scheme. Collins, driven by greed, may even have had a hand in his uncle's untimely death. To combat Collins and his gang of crooks, Ken adopts a secret identity. Donning a black mask and a black outfit, he becomes the "Phantom Cowboy." By night, as the Phantom Cowboy, Ken dispenses justice and works to thwart Collins’ nefarious plans. By day, he tries to gain the community’s trust and gather evidence to expose Collins. With each daring act of heroism, the Phantom Cowboy chips away at Collins' grip on the community, but the stakes rise as Collins grows more desperate and dangerous. Ken must navigate a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger, relying on his courage, wits, and the support of those who come to see him as a hero. Will the Phantom Cowboy succeed in bringing Collins to justice and restore peace to the community? Only time will tell as Ken fights to honor his uncle’s legacy and protect the land he loves. CAST & CREW Phantom Rancher Article Talk Read Edit View history Tools From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Phantom Rancher" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (April 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Phantom Rancher Theatrical release poster Directed by Harry L. Fraser Written by William Lively (story) William Lively (screenplay) Produced by Arthur Alexander (producer) Max Alexander (producer) Starring See below Cinematography William Hyer Edited by Frederick Bain Production company Colony Pictures Release date 1940 Running time 61 minutes Country United States Language English Phantom Rancher is a 1940 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Ken Maynard. Plot summary When Ken Mitchell inherits his late uncle's cattle ranch he finds the community hates him for trying to drive farmers off their land. He discovers that a respected member of the community named Collins is really behind the activity and may have had his uncle killed. The only way Ken can gain the community's trust and bring Collins and his gang to justice is appearing as a masked "Phantom Rancher" to dispense justice. Cast Ken Maynard as Ken Mitchell Dorothy Short as Ann Markham Harry Harvey as Gopher Ted Adams as Collins Dave O'Brien as Henchman Luke Tom London as Sheriff Parker John Elliott as Dad Markham Reed Howes as Lon, Burton Foreman Steve Clark as Burton Carl Mathews as Henchman Hank James Sheridan as Henchman Joe Directed by: Harry L. Fraser Written by: William Lively (story and screenplay) Produced by: Arthur Alexander, Max Alexander Cinematography: William Hyer Edited by: Frederick Bain Production Company: Colony Pictures Release Date: 1940 Running Time: 61 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Pinto Canyon is a 1940 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and written by Carl Krusada. The film stars Bob Steele, Louise Stanley, Kenne Duncan, Ted Adams, Steve Clark and Budd Buster. The film was released on May 1, 1940, by Monogram Pictures. SYNPOSIS Pete Childers, a notorious killer, is assigned as a deputy to Sheriff Bob Hall. Meanwhile, Hardy Keller, a wanted murderer, is hiding on a ranch owned by Bob's sweetheart, Helen Jones, and her brother Fred. Childers, secretly collaborating with Farley, a crooked cattle dealer, ruthlessly shoots Keller as he attempts to surrender. Enraged, Bob beats up Childers and fires him. Despite knowing that Fred is connected with the rustlers, Bob faces disbelief from Helen, leading to a heated quarrel between them. CAST & CREW Bob Steele as Bob Hall Louise Stanley as Helen Jones Kenne Duncan as Fred Jones Ted Adams as Jim Farley Steve Clark as Hardy Kellar Budd Buster as Bill Kellar Murdock MacQuarrie as Elmer Barnes George Chesebro as Pete Childers Carl Mathews as Clem Jimmy Aubrey as George Directed by: Raymond K. Johnson Screenplay by: Carl Krusada Produced by: Harry S. Webb Cinematography: Edward A. Kull, William Hyer Edited by: Fred Bain Music by: Frank Sanucci Production company: Metropolitan Pictures Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release date: May 1, 1940 Running time: 55 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Queen Of The Yukon is a 1940 American Western film. The film is an adaptation of Jack London's story. Filming took place in Big Bear Lake, California. SYNOPSIS Sadie Martin owns a riverboat that gold-miners use to travel to their claims, while gambling and drinking on the way. Sadie's daughter, Helen, is unaware of her mother's work because Sadie sends her to boarding school to live a lifestyle more attributed to the upper-class. Unfortunately, Sadie faces difficulty maintaining the costly riverboat and is soon forced to sell it to make ends meet. Greater problems arise as the Yukon Mining Company sends John Thorne to take over Sadie's boat and cheat the miners out of their claims. Meanwhile, Helen unexpectedly arrives on the riverboat with her boyfriend Bob, who takes a job with John and is unknowingly manipulated by him. To Sadie's disappointment, Helen appears to enjoy life on the riverboat. Desperate, Sadie implores Ace Rincon to help her. CAST & CREW Charles Bickford as Ace Rincon Irene Rich as Sadie Martin June Carlson as Helen Martin Dave O'Brien as Bob Adams George Cleveland as Grub Guy Usher as Stake Melvin Lang as John Thorne Tris Coffin as Carson Jack Daley as Captain Directed by: Phil Rosen Written by: Jack London (story), George Waggner Cinematography: Harry Neumann Edited by: Russell F. Schoengarth Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release date: August 26, 1940 Running time: 74 minutes Country: United States Language: English

Radio Ranch is a 1940 American Western / Sci-Fi film directed by Otto Brower and B. Reeves Eason and starring Gene Autry, Frankie Darro, and Betsy King Ross. This 70-minute feature film edited from the 1935 serial was released under the titles Radio Ranch or Men with Steel Faces. This was Gene Autry's first starring role, playing himself as a singing cowboy. It is considered to be the first science-fiction Western. SYNOPSIS Gene Autry, a singing cowboy who runs Radio Ranch, a dude ranch known for its daily live radio broadcasts, embarks on a thrilling adventure when he and his young sidekicks, Frankie and Betsy Baxter, are kidnapped by the Thunder Riders. These mysterious riders hail from Murania, an advanced underground empire ruled by the icy and evil Queen Tika. Murania, hidden 25,000 feet beneath the earth's surface, is home to the descendants of the lost tribe of Mu, who relocated underground during the last glacial period. They live in a fantastically advanced city filled with towering buildings, robots, ray-guns, and advanced television. Surface dwellers can breathe Muranian air without trouble, but Muranians need oxygen masks to survive on the surface. As Gene and the kids navigate the dangers and wonders of Murania, they uncover plots by both Professor Beetson, a surface criminal intent on invading Murania for its radium wealth, and Lord Argo, a Muranian noble plotting to overthrow Queen Tika. With time running out and threats closing in from all sides, Gene must use his wits and courage to save both Radio Ranch and the hidden empire of Murania. CAST & CREW Gene Autry as Gene Autry, singing cowboy at the Radio Ranch Frankie Darro as Frankie Baxter, one of Gene's sidekicks Betsy King Ross as Betsy Baxter, one of Gene's sidekicks Dorothy Christy as Queen Tika, the evil queen of Murania Wheeler Oakman as Lord Argo, the Muranian High Chancellor and leader of the rebels Charles K. French as Mal Warner Richmond as Rab J. Frank Glendon as Professor Beetson, the villainous scientist after the land's radium deposits Smiley Burnette as Oscar, comic relief Peter Potter as Pete, comic relief Edward Peil Sr. as Cooper Jack Carlyle as Saunders Directed by Otto Brower, B. Reeves Eason Written by Wallace MacDonald, Gerald Geraghty, Hy Freedman, Maurice Geraghty Produced by Nat Levine Cinematography Ernest Miller, William Nobles Edited by Walter Thompson Music by Hugo Riesenfeld Distributed by Mascot Pictures Release date May 2, 1940 Running time 70 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $75,000 NOTES The 1979 television series Cliffhangers, which attempted to recreate the old movie serial feel by showing three serial chapters in each episode, included a serial titled "The Secret Empire", a pastiche of The Phantom Empire. Events in the underground empire were shown in color, but events on the surface were "in glorious black and white". Stock footage from the serial and other serials was used in the animated series Muppet Babies. Fred Olen Ray in 1988 filmed a movie called The Phantom Empire about treasure hunters braving a cavern system populated by troglodytes and other subterranean hazards to finally encounter an underground lost civilization. The movie makes reference to the serial and was itself in the end credits planned to have sequels that never were produced. Alejandro Pérez Cervantes' short story collection, Murania, was inspired by the aesthetic of Murania and the lost continent of Mu as depicted in the film. It received the 2006 Julio Torri national award for short fiction in Mexico. The web series The Sam Plenty Cavalcade of Action Show Plus Singing! was inspired by the serial. The UK Channel 4 show Exploitica lampooned the serial, adding comedic sound effects, thought bubbles and captions to each episode. The serial was a childhood favorite of comic strip writer Tom Batiuk, and in tribute has been frequently referenced in his strips Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft, predominantly as the favorite film of Crankshaft character Jeff Murdoch. Most notably, one 2020 storyline in Funky saw Jeff and his grandson seeking refuge from a wildfire in the cave used for the film as the entrance to Murania, where they imagine being rescued by the Thunder Riders and taken into the city.

Rainbow Over the Range is a 1940 American Western film directed by Albert Herman and written by Robert Emmett Tansey and Roger Merton. The film stars Tex Ritter, Slim Andrews, Dorothy Fay, Gene Alsace, Warner Richmond and James Pierce. The film was released on July 29, 1940, by Monogram Pictures. SYNOPSIS When a gang of horse thieves murders the sheriff and deputy, and steals all the horses needed for Jeff Manners' U.S. Cavalry contract, U.S. Marshal Tex Reed and his pal Slim Chance arrive to investigate. After Tex defeats gang member Bart Griffin, the gang frames Jeff to get Tex out of the way. Tex sees through the ruse and teams up with Jeff to stop another horse raid, during which Slim is injured. Together, they bring the gang to justice and restore order to the town. CAST & CREW Tex Ritter as Tex Reed Slim Andrews as Slim Chance Dorothy Fay as Mary Manners Gene Alsace as Bart Warner Richmond as Gene Griffin James Pierce as Jim Rader Chuck Morrison as Buck Reding Dennis Moore as Jeff Manners Charles Wilcox as Musician Ted Bronson as Musician Garland Edmundson as Musician Zoebra McLain Jackson as Singer Pinkie Jackson as Musician Directed by: Albert Herman Screenplay by: Robert Emmett Tansey, Roger Merton Story by: Roland Lynch Produced by: Edward Finney Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard Edited by: Fred Bain Production company: Monogram Pictures Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release date: July 29, 1940 Running time: 60 minutes Country: United States Language: English

The Range Busters is a 1940 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and written by John Rathmell. The film is the first in Monogram Pictures' "Range Busters" series, and it stars Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash, John "Dusty" King as Dusty and Max "Alibi" Terhune as Alibi, with Luana Walters, LeRoy Mason and Earle Hodgins. It was released on August 22, 1940. SYNOPSIS The Circle T Ranch faces a series of murders orchestrated by a ghostly serial killer, ultimately resulting in the death of owner Homer Thorp. His daughter, Carol, under pressure from the villainous Torrence, refuses to sell the ranch. She finds aid in defending her property from Torrence's schemes with the assistance of the Range Busters. Crash, Dusty, and Alibi, the three Range Busters, arrive in town and rescue Carol from Torrence's intimidation. Upon learning about the ranch's cursed history from Carol's friend Doc Stengle, they accept a job offer from Carol and embark on a mission to uncover the truth behind the Phantom haunting the ranch. As they delve deeper, they realize that Torrence's gang of gunrunners is hiding in an abandoned mine on the property. The Range Busters engage in a series of actions, including rounding up the gang and revealing the true identity of the enigmatic Phantom. CAST & CREW Ray "Crash" Corrigan as "Crash" Corrigan John "Dusty" King as "Dusty" King Max "Alibi" Terhune as "Alibi" Terhune Luana Walters as Carol Thorp LeRoy Mason as Torrence Earle Hodgins as Uncle Rolf Frank LaRue as Doc Stengle Kermit Maynard as Wyoming Bruce King as Wall Carl Mathews as Henchman Rocky Horace Murphy as Homer Thorp Directed by: S. Roy Luby Screenplay by: John Rathmell Produced by: George W. Weeks Cinematography: Edward Linden Edited by: S. Roy Luby Production Companies: Phoenix Productions, Inc. Distributed by: Monogram Pictures Release Date: August 22, 1940 Running Time: 56 minutes Country: United States Language: English NOTES Hal Erickson wrote on Allmovie.com, "The initial entry was as much a whodunit as a western, with the heroic triumvirate trying to ascertain the identity of The Phantom, a mysterious murderer. The revelation of the culprit will be a surprise to anyone who hasn't caught on to the clues planted in Reel One. Boasting good performances and well-chosen, unfamiliar outdoor locations, The Range Busters was an auspicious start to one of Monogram's most lucrative series." The "Range Busters" series ran from 1940 to 1943 and encompassed 24 films, with the first 16 starring Corrigan, King and Terhune. The Range Busters (1940) Trailing Double Trouble (1940) West of Pinto Basin (1940) Trail of the Silver Spurs (1941) The Kid's Last Ride (1941) Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona (1941) Wrangler's Roost (1941) Fugitive Valley (1941) Saddle Mountain Roundup (1941) Tonto Basin Outlaws (1941) Underground Rustlers (1941) Thunder River Feud (1942) Rock River Renegades (1942) Boot Hill Bandits (1942) Texas Trouble Shooters (1942) Arizona Stage Coach (1942) Texas to Bataan (1942) Trail Riders (1942) Two Fisted Justice (1943) Haunted Ranch (1943) Land of Hunted Men (1943) Cowboy Commandos (1943) Black Market Rustlers (1943) Bullets and Saddles (1943)

The Range Busters is a 1940 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and written by John Rathmell. The film is the first in Monogram Pictures' "Range Busters" series, and it stars Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash, John "Dusty" King as Dusty and Max "Alibi" Terhune as Alibi, with Luana Walters, LeRoy Mason and Earle Hodgins. It was released on August 22, 1940.