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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.
The Texas Rangers (1936) is a western film directed by King Vidor, released on August 28, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Fred MacMurray, Jack Oakie, Jean Parker and Lloyd Nolan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
Fred MacMurray
as Jim Hawkins
Jack Oakie
as Henry B. 'Wahoo' Jones
Jean Parker
as Amanda Bailey
Lloyd Nolan
as Sam 'Polka Dot' McGee
Edward Ellis
as Major Bailey
Benny Bartlett
as David
Frank Shannon
as Captain Stafford
Frank Cordell
as Ranger Ditson
Richard Carle
as Casper Johnson
Jed Prouty
as District Attorney Dave Twitchell
Fred Kohler
as Jess Higgins
George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Judge Snow
Directed by King Vidor, written by King Vidor, Elizabeth Hill and Louis Stevens, produced by King Vidor.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 22 ratings.
Petty robbers “Jim” (Fred McMurray) and his pal “Wahoo” (Jack Oakie) have quite politely robbed the stage, but are running out of cash so they head into a nearby town where they end up joining the Texas Rangers. Unlikely? Well yes, but in no time they hook up with their pal “Sam” (Lloyd Nolan) and conclude that they can make a fortune by passing on the Rangers’ secrets to him! Their first task doesn’t prove so…
Reviewed on August 9, 2025
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The Texas Rangers (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Texas Rangers (1936) includes Fred MacMurray, Jack Oakie, Jean Parker, Lloyd Nolan and Edward Ellis. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Texas Rangers was released on August 28, 1936 and runs for 1h 38m.
The Texas Rangers (1936) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
