A Rider of the Plains(1931)
A Rider of the Plains Synopsis
Blackie Saunders and his young partner Sandy arrive in Indian Springs where Blackie meets his old friend Jim whom he once rode with on the wrong side of the law. Jim is now the Parson but Blackie still carries the reputation of a killer. When the townspeople decide Blackie is not a fit guardian for the boy, Jim convinces Blackie to leave the boy with him. But just after Blackie leaves town, the express office is robbed and it is assumed Blackie did it.
A Rider of the Plains (1931) is a western film directed by John P. McCarthy, released on May 3, 1931 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Tom Tyler, Lilian Bond, Al Bridge and Ted Adams. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John P. McCarthy
- Writers:
- Wellyn Totman, Wellyn Totman
- Producers:
- Trem Carr
- Cinematographer:
- Archie Stout
- Production:
- Trem Carr Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Rider of the Plains Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Tyler
as Blackie Saunders
Lilian Bond
as Betty Harper
Al Bridge
as Deputy Bill Gaines
Ted Adams
as Parson Jim Wallace
Gordon De Main
as Sheriff John Evans
Andy Shuford
as Silent Sandy
Slim Whitaker
as Deputy Castro
Fern Emmett
as Miss Whipple
Key crew
Directed by John P. McCarthy, written by Wellyn Totman and Wellyn Totman, produced by Trem Carr.
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A Rider of the Plains Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Rider of the Plains – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Rider of the Plains online?
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A Rider of the Plains (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Rider of the Plains?
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The main cast of A Rider of the Plains (1931) includes Tom Tyler, Lilian Bond, Al Bridge, Ted Adams and Gordon De Main. The film was directed by John P. McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Rider of the Plains released?
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A Rider of the Plains was released on May 3, 1931 and runs for 57m.
Is A Rider of the Plains worth watching?
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A Rider of the Plains (1931) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.