RIDERS OF THE SAGE (1939) Bob Steele, Claire Rochelle & Ralph Lee | Western | B&W

Riders of the Sage is a 1939 American Western film produced and directed by Harry S. Webb starring Bob Steele. The film is a remake of Ridin' Law (1930) and Rusty Rides Alone (1933).

SYNOPSIS
In an effort to get Jim Martin to sell his ranch, the Halsey brothers have kidnapped his son Tom. When Bob Burke goes after him alone, he gets help from the gang known as the Riders of the Sage.

Bob Burke comes to Apache Basin to visit his old friend Tom Martin. He finds himself in the middle of a range war between sheepherders led by the Halsey family and the cattlemen including the Martin family. The Halseys are holding Tom Martin prisoner in order to gain the Martin ranch. Further complications ensue when Mona Halsey is in love with the Robin Hood type Poe Powers who leads a gang of merry men known as the Riders of the Sage. Halsey finds himself smack in the middle of a three way fight.

CAST & CREW
Bob Steele as Bob Burke
Claire Rochelle as Mona Halsey
Ralph Hoopes as Buddy Martin
Jimmy Aubrey as Steve Reynolds
Carleton Young as Luke Halsey
Earl Douglas as Hank Halsey
Ted Adams as Poe Powers
Dave O'Brien as Tom Martin
Frank LaRue as Jim Martin
Bruce Dane as Rusty, the Singer
Jerry Sheldon as Herb
Reed Howes as Sam Halsey
Bud Osborne as Sheriff

Directed by Harry S. Webb
Written by Forrest Sheldon (story), Carl Krusada (screenplay)
Produced by Harry S. Webb
Cinematography Edward A. Kull
Edited by Frederick Bain
Production company Frank Sanucci
Distributed by Metropolitan Pictures Corporation
Release date 1 August 1939
Running time 57 minutes
Country United States
Language English