Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Benny Bartlett
- David
- (as Bennie Bartlett)
Fred Kohler
- Jess Higgins
- (as Fred Kohler Sr.)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
- Judge Snow
- (as George Hayes)
Stanley Andrews
- First Higgins Henchman
- (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
- David's Father
- (uncredited)
Kathryn Bates
- School Teacher
- (uncredited)
John Beck
- Stage Passenger
- (uncredited)
Hank Bell
- Hank Wallace, Texas Ranger
- (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
- David's Mother
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaKing Vidor made this movie to honor the celebrations of the centennial of the state of Texas.
- GoofsHawkins and the other Rangers are surrounded by Indians. He kills the 2 Indians rolling rocks, throwing his empty pistol at one. As he descends the other side, he mounts a bareback horse, riding off shooting a pistol that shouldn't be there as he rides away.
- Quotes
Wahoo Jones: How do you expect to find Sam down in this country? Texas! Phooey! No towns, no ranch houses, no gals, no nuthin'. Hah! We can't see a jack rabbit in two days. Boy, you can't tell me we're still in the United States!
- ConnectionsEdited into Texas Rangers Ride Again (1940)
Featured review
Well made Western - well worth seeing
This Western from back in 1936. It doesn't have the fancy special effects, nor color, nor big budget, etc. But it will stand up to just about any Western made today. In glorious black and white, it is one to see when you get the opportunity. Fred MacMurray is the star and does one of his best jobs of acting (seemed more relaxed), Jack Oakie (a great character actor with just the right touch of humor), Lloyd Nolan (who played the bad guy so well) and Jean Parker (the pretty girl who tames MacMurray). The story starts out with three friends who rob stage coaches until a posse catches up to them and they have to split up. MacMurray and Oakie become Texas Rangers with the idea of getting inside info for more hold ups. But experience with the Rangers and a smart girl turn the boys toward the side of the law. Problem is that LLoyd Nolan is still on the opposite side of the law and causing problems. Not to give anything away, but you can guess the ultimate showdown arrives. In between is plenty of action and exciting Indian attacks. Don't miss this one if you like Cowboys and Indians.
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- padutchland-1
- Dec 27, 2006
Details
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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