Arizona Stagecoach 1942 N/R, 58 min. Genre: Western
Director: S. Roy Luby Cast: Ray Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, Max Terhune, Nell O'Day, Slim Whitaker, Kermit Maynard, Charles King, Carl Mathews, Jack Ingram, Riley Hill, Forrest Taylor, Steve Clark
The Range Busters (Ray Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, and Max Terhune) come to the aid of a small stagecoach line that is being terrorized by a gang.
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Below the Border 1942 N/R, 57 min. Genre: Western
Director: Howard Bretherton Cast: Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton, Linda Brent, Eva Puig, Charles King, Dennis Moore, Bud Osborne, Frank Ellis, Tex Palmer, Ted Mapes, Kermit Maynard, Bud Osborne, Howard Masters, Jack Rockwell
The Rough Riders–Marshal Buck Robert (Buck Jones), Marshal Tim McCall (Tim McCoy), and Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton)–are on the trail of cattle rustlers with Buck posing as an outlaw to infiltrate the gang. Needless to say, they are successful in bringing the gang members to justice.
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Beyond the Purple Hills 1950 N/R, 69 min. Genre: Western
Director: John English Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Jo-Carroll Dennison, Don Beddoe, Hugh O'Brian, Gregg Barton, Robert J. Wilke, James Millican, Don Reynolds, Harry Harvey, Roy Gordon, Kermit Maynard, Merrill McCormick, Pat O'Malley, Jerry Scoggins
Gene Autry has just been appointed sheriff when he is forced to arrest his good friend Jack Beaumont (Hugh O'Brian) for the murder of Jack's father Judge Beaumont (Roy Gordon). Gene is convinced that Jack is innocent, and the way to prove it is to find the real killers. So, Gene and his sidekick Mike Rawley (Pat Buttram) follow the trail that leads to Rocky Morgan (James Millican) and Amos Rayburn (Don Beddoe). The film features good stunt riding by young Don Reynolds.
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Death Rides the Plains 1944 N/R, 53 min. Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield Cast: Robert Livingston, Al St. John, Joan Barclay, Ray Bennett, Patti McCarty, I. Stanford Jolley, George Chesebro, John Elliott, Kermit Maynard, Slim Whitaker, Karl Hackett, Ted Mapes
Ben and Rogan (Ray Bennett and I. Stanford Jolley) have a good thing going: they advertise to sell a ranch, tell the prospective buyer to bring the cash, and then kill the buyer and take the money. But their days are numbered when The Lone Rider (Robert Livingston) and sidekick Fuzzy (Al St. John) get involved. One of many "Lone Rider" films.
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Drum Taps 1933 N/R, 61 min. Genre: Western
Director: J.P. McGowan Cast: Ken Maynard, Dorothy Dix, Frank Coghlan Jr., Charles Stevens, Al Bridge, Harry Semels, Jim Mason, Slim Whitaker, Kermit Maynard, Hooper Atchley, Lloyd Ingraham, Jack Rockwell
Boy Scouts come to the aid of rancher Ken (Ken Maynard) in protecting his and other ranchers' property from a gang trying to grab their land.
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Enemy of the Law 1945 N/R, 59 min. Genre: Western
Director: Harry L. Fraser Cast: Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Kay Hughes, Jack Ingram, Charles King, Frank Ellis, Kermit Maynard, Henry Hall, Ed Cassidy
Tex Ritter and his two Texas Ranger sidekicks hunt down money hidden by a gang after a heist years earlier. It might take putting one of them in prison with a gang member to get the job done. Plenty of songs and humor.
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Galloping Dynamite 1937 N/R, 57 min. Genre: Western
Director: Harry L. Fraser Cast: Kermit Maynard, Ariane Allen, John Merton, David Sharpe, Stanley Blystone, Earl Dwire, Budd Buster, John Ward, Bob Burns, Tracy Layne, Bert Dillard, Allen Greer, Bruce Mitchell, Francis Walker
Gold appears to be the reason that the brother of Texas Ranger Jim Dillon (Kermit Maynard) was killed by the bad guys, and Jim is determined to avenge the killing.
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Gangster's Den 1945 N/R, 55 min. Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield Cast: Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Sydney Logan, Charles King, Emmett Lynn, I. Stanford Jolley, Kermit Maynard, Ed Cassidy, George Chesebro, Karl Hackett, Michael Owen, Patricia Knox
Crooked lawyer Horace Black (I. Stanford Jolley) intends to take over a saloon and a ranch, but Billy and Fuzzy (Buster Crabbe and Al St. John) are there to stop the bad man and his henchmen.
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Last of the Pony Riders 1953 N/R, 59 min. Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kathleen Case, Dickie Jones, Gregg Barton, Arthur Space, Howard Wright, John Downey, Kermit Maynard
The Pony Express is outmoded and so are the Gene Autry movies, so Gene puts his spurs away after this film. Before saying, "Adios," he tries to set up his own stage line, but there are others who want it for themselves.
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Montana 1950 N/R, 77 min. Genre: Western / Action / Adventure / Romance
Director: Ray Enright Cast: Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, S.Z. Sakall, Douglas Kennedy, James Brown, Ian MacDonald, Monte Blue, Charles Irwin, Paul E. Burns, Lester Matthews, Tudor Owen, Lane Chandler, Dorothy Adams, Creighton Hale, Kermit Maynard
Morgan Lane (Errol Flynn) is an Australian sheepherder who arrives in the Montana territory where he plans to graze his sheep. But, cattle ranchers–including Maria Singleton (Alexis Smith) and Rodney Ackroyd (Douglas Kennedy)–are already there and lead the neighboring cattlemen against the intruders. Battles ensue. But, later, Morgan and Maria find time for love and agree that cattle ranchers and sheepherders are able to live together.
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North to Alaska 1960 N/R, 122 min. Genre: Comedy / Western / Romance
Director: Henry Hathaway Cast: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Fabian, Ernie Kovacs, Capucine, Mickey Shaughnessy, Karl Swenson, Joe Sawyer, Kathleen Freeman, John Qualen, Stanley Adams, Frank Faylen, Kermit Maynard, Roy Jenson, Alan Carney
After Sam (John Wayne) and George (Stewart Granger) strike gold in Alaska, Sam goes to Seattle to bring back George's fiancee but finds that she has married someone else. Sam heads for a saloon and meets French dancer Michelle (Capucine). He invites her to join him on the trek back to Alaska as a replacement for George's fiancee. Michelle agrees to the plan, and all goes well–until Sam falls in love with Michelle. Other problems rise to the fore with George's young brother Billy (Fabian) who is smitten with Michelle, but she resists his advances. Meanwhile, con-man Frankie Cannon (Ernie Kovacs) plots to convince Michelle to help him steal George and Sam's gold claim. By story's end, Sam, George, Billy, and Michelle join forces to protect the gold, and Sam and Michelle discover their love for each other.
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Pack Train 1953 N/R, 57 min. Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Gail Davis, Harry Lauter, Tom London, Kenne Duncan, Melinda Plowman, Sheila Ryan, Kermit Maynard, Frankie Marvin
Gene (Gene Autry) has his hands full but still finds time to sing in this story about the bad guys ripping off hungry settlers by charging 1990s prices.
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The Phantom of the West 1931 N/R, 170 min. Genre: Western
Director: D. Ross Lederman Cast: Tom Tyler, William Desmond, Tom Santschi, Dorothy Gulliver, Tom Dugan, Philo McCullough, Frank Lanning, Joe Bonomo, Frank Hagney, Kermit Maynard, Dick Dickinson
The convicted killer of Jim's (Tom Tyler) father escapes from prison, leaving a note to Jim professing his innocence but providing the names of seven men who know the real killer's identity. And the search begins for the killer, with hazards along the way in this 10-episode serial.
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The Range Busters 1940 N/R, 55 min. Genre: Western
Director: S. Roy Luby Cast: Ray Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, Max Terhune, Luana Walters, Earle Hodgins, LeRoy Mason, Frank LaRue, Kermit Maynard, Bruce King, Carl Mathews, Horace Murphy, Karl Hackett, Hank Worden, Herman Hack, Ed Brady
Former "Three Mesquiteers," Ray Corrigan and Max Terhune team up with John "Dusty" King for a new series as "The Range Busters." The Range Busters are called in to deal with a mysterious "phantom" who is killing ranch hands. They get the job done, and the audience may be surprised at the identity of the culprit.
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Red Blood of Courage 1935 N/R, 55 min. Genre: Western
Director: John English Cast: Kermit Maynard, Ann Sheridan, Reginald Barlow, Ben Hendricks Jr., George Regas, Nat Carr, Charles King, Carl Mathews, Milburn Morante, Art Dillard
Gang leader Pete Drago (Reginald Barlow) poses as Mark Henry in order to obtain Henry's oil. But into town rides Mountie Jim Sullivan (Kermit Maynard), and he quickly becomes involved in saving the day.
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Riders of the West 1942 N/R, 58 min. Genre: Western
Director: Howard Bretherton Cast: Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton, Sarah Padden, Harry Woods, Walter McGrail, Christine McIntyre, Charles King, Milburn Morante, Dennis Moore, Kermit Maynard, Tom London, Jack Kirk, Bud Osborne, Lee Phelps
In this continuation of the "Rough Riders" series, rustling is becoming a problem in the Red Bluff area, prompting Ma Turner (Sarah Padden) to call for help from the Rough Riders–Marshal Buck Rogers (Buck Jones), Marshal Tim McCall (Tim McCoy), and Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton). As usual, the three arrive at different times with different undercover occupations. It doesn't take long before the town's sheriff (Lee Phelps), banker (Walter McGrail), and saloon owner (Harry Woods) are found to be part of the problem, and the gang is brought to justice.
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Roaring Six Guns 1937 N/R, 57 min. Genre: Western
Director: J.P. McGowan Cast: Kermit Maynard, Mary Hayes, Sam Flint, John Merton, Budd Buster, Robert Fiske, Ed Cassidy, Curley Dresden, Earle Hodgins, Slim Whitaker, Dick Morehead, J.P. McGowan, Tex Phelps, Rene Stone, Bob Woodward
Buck Sinclair's (Kermit Maynard) lease on his range land is about to expire, and he vies with his fiancee Beth's (Mary Hayes) father, George (Sam Flint), for the land. But the feuding ends when Buck uncovers the fact that George's partner, Roberts (John Merton), is a crook, and a grateful George now becomes friends with Buck.
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Rock River Renegades 1942 N/R, 56 min. Genre: Western
Director: S. Roy Luby Cast: Ray Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, Max Terhune, Christine McIntyre, John Elliott, Weldon Heyburn, Kermit Maynard, Frank Ellis, Carl Mathews, Richard Cramer, Tex Palmer, Hank Bell
Rustlers are causing trouble around Rock River, and the Range Busters–Crash, Dusty, and Alibi (Ray Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, and Max Terhune)–are brought in to bring the rustlers to justice. But, the rustlers try to turn the Range Busters into the bad guys.
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Sierra Sue 1941 N/R, 64 min. Genre: Western
Director: William Morgan Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie, Frank M. Thomas, Robert Homans, Earle Hodgins, Budd Buster, Jack Kirk, Eddie Dean, Dorothy Christy, Kermit Maynard
Why are all the cattle dying? Gene Autry comes in to help find out.
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Stagecoach Outlaws 1945 N/R, 58 min. Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield Cast: Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Frances Gladwin, Ed Cassidy, I. Stanford Jolley, Kermit Maynard, Bob Kortman, Steve Clark, George Chesebro, Hank Bell
This very low budgeter still works due to Buster Crabbe's presence and Al St. John's comedy as Billy (Crabbe) comes to the aid of his girlfriend's father whose stagecoach line is routinely being robbed by a gang.
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Timber War 1936 N/R, 55 min. Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield Cast: Kermit Maynard, Lucille Lund, Lawrence Gray, Robert Warwick, Wheeler Oakman, Lloyd Ingraham, Roger Williams, James Pierce, Horace Murphy, Patricia Royale, Ted Mapes, George Morrell, Ed Cassidy, Tex Phelps, Horace B. Carpenter
The logging company is being sabotaged, and Jim (Kermit Maynard) arrives in town to help owner Sally (Lucille Lund) uncover the culprit who just happens to be the company's manager (Wheeler Oakman). Jim does not fail.
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Trail Riders 1942 N/R, 55 min. Genre: Western aka: Overland Trail
Director: Robert Emmett Tansey Cast: John "Dusty" King, David Sharpe, Max Terhune, Evelyn Finley, Forrest Taylor, Charles King, Kermit Maynard, Lynton Brent, Steve Clark, Kenne Duncan, Frank LaRue, Bud Osborne
After the marshal's son is killed during a bank robbery, the Range Busters (John "Dusty" King, David Sharpe, and Max Terhune) are called in to solve the case. The head of the town's vigilante group, Ed (Charles King), is also behind the robbery and murder and orders the trio out of town. But our heroes persist and bring the bad guys to justice.
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Whistling Bullets 1937 N/R, 58 min. Genre: Western
Director: John English Cast: Kermit Maynard, Jack Ingram, Harley Wood, Maston Williams, Karl Hackett, Bruce Mitchell, James Sheridan, Cliff Parkinson, Cherokee Alcorn, Herman Hack, William McCall, Buck Morgan, Clyde McClary
Texas Ranger Larry Graham (Kermit Maynard) goes to prison to befriend inmate Ace Beldon (Maston Williams) who has been serving time, but his stolen cache has not been recovered. With help from Ranger Tim Raymond (Jack Ingram), the plan works, and Ace's trail leads to the gang. But, will Larry and Tim find the money before the gang discovers that they are Texas Rangers?
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Wild Horse Phantom 1944 N/R, 56 min. Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield Cast: Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Elaine Morey, Kermit Maynard, Budd Buster, Hal Price, Robert Meredith, Frank Ellis, Frank McCarroll, John L. Cason, John Elliott
Billy Carson (Buster Crabbe) talks the governor into allowing Link (Kermit Maynard) and his gang to escape from jail so that Billy and his sidekick Fuzzy (Al St. John) can follow them to the stolen money. But the task becomes difficult as Link searches for the loot.
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Wild Horse Roundup 1936 N/R, 58 min. Genre: Western
Director: Alan James Cast: Kermit Maynard, Beth Marion, Dickie Jones, John Merton, Frank Hagney, Roger Williams, Dick Curtis, Budd Buster, Jack Ingram, Bob Burns, Art Dillard, Frank McCarroll
The Railroad is coming, so that means that bad guys will try to take over people's land in order to make a killing. Ruth's (Beth Marion) Wild Horse Ranch is a prime target for Charlie Doan (John Merton) and his thugs. But riding to the rescue are Jack Benson (Kermit Maynard) and his sidekicks to save the day.
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| 1. Arizona Stagecoach (1942)
2. Below the Border (1942)
3. Beyond the Purple Hills (1950)
4. Death Rides the Plains (1944)
5. Drum Taps (1933)
6. Enemy of the Law (1945)
7. Galloping Dynamite (1937)
8. Gangster's Den (1945)
9. Last of the Pony Riders (1953)
10. Montana (1950)
11. North to Alaska (1960)
12. Pack Train (1953)
13. The Phantom of the West (1931)
14. The Range Busters (1940)
15. Red Blood of Courage (1935)
16. Riders of the West (1942)
17. Roaring Six Guns (1937)
18. Rock River Renegades (1942)
19. Sierra Sue (1941)
20. Stagecoach Outlaws (1945)
21. Timber War (1936)
22. Trail Riders (1942) aka: Overland Trail
23. Whistling Bullets (1937)
24. Wild Horse Phantom (1944)
25. Wild Horse Roundup (1936)
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