The Rangers Take Over(1942)
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The Rangers Take Over Synopsis
Jim Steele spots Pete Dawson taking horses over the Mexico-Texas border, but Dawson has an alibi. A new group of recruits arrives at the Ranger station, among them Tex Wyatt, the son of Ranger Captain John Wyatt, whom he hasn't seen for many years. Captain Wyatt tells Tex that he is in the Rangers strictly on his own merit and there will be no favors played. He assigns Tex to pick up Dawson's trail, but orders that no arrest be made without proof.
The Rangers Take Over (1942) is a western film directed by Albert Herman, released on December 25, 1942 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Dave O'Brien, James Newill, Guy Wilkerson and Iris Meredith. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Herman
- Writers:
- Elmer Clifton
- Production:
- PRC, Alexander-Stern Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Rangers Take Over Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dave O'Brien
as Tex Wyatt
James Newill
as Jim Steele
Guy Wilkerson
as Panhandle Perkins
Iris Meredith
as Jean Lorin
Forrest Taylor
as John Wyatt
I. Stanford Jolley
as Rance Blair
Charles King
as Kip Lane
Carl Mathews
as Slocum
Harry Harvey
as Bill Summers
Lynton Brent
as Block Nelson
Bud Osborne
as Pete Dawson
Cal Shrum
as Rhythm Ranger
Key crew
Directed by Albert Herman, written by Elmer Clifton.
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The Rangers Take Over Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Rangers Take Over – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rangers Take Over online?
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The Rangers Take Over (1942) is available to stream on FlixFling and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rangers Take Over?
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The main cast of The Rangers Take Over (1942) includes Dave O'Brien, James Newill, Guy Wilkerson, Iris Meredith and Forrest Taylor. The film was directed by Albert Herman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rangers Take Over released?
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The Rangers Take Over was released on December 25, 1942 and runs for 53m.
Is The Rangers Take Over worth watching?
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The Rangers Take Over (1942) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.