Riders of the Dawn(1945)
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Riders of the Dawn Synopsis
Jimmy Wakely and Dusty, traveling with the medicine show owned by "Lasses" White, stop at the Ferguson ranch and find the rancher and his wife killed. They take the Ferguson baby to their camp, where outlaws Joe, Slick and Pete attempt to kidnap the baby, while Dusty is reporting the murders to Sheriff Beasley and town mayor Melinda Pringle. Wakely and his singers hide the baby from its legal guardian, Doc Judd Thomas, as they suspect him of being connected with the Ferguson murders.
Riders of the Dawn (1945) is a western film directed by Oliver Drake, released on November 3, 1945 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White, John James and Sarah Padden. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Oliver Drake
- Writers:
- Bert Horswell, Louise Rousseau
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Sickner
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Riders of the Dawn (1945) Trailer
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Riders of the Dawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Wakely
as Jimmy Wakely
Lee 'Lasses' White
as Lasses White
John James
as Dusty Smith
Sarah Padden
as Melinda Pringle
Horace Murphy
as Sheriff Beasley
Phyllis Adair
as Penny Pringle
- Jack Baxley
Jack Baxley
as Doc Judd Thomas
- Arthur 'Fiddlin' Smith
Arthur 'Fiddlin' Smith
as Arthur Smith - Fiddle Player
- Wesley Tuttle
Wesley Tuttle
as Westley Tuttle - Band Leader
Fred Aldrich
as Townsman (uncredited)
- Bob Shelton
Bob Shelton
as Bob Shelton - Comic Fiddler
Key crew
Directed by Oliver Drake, written by Bert Horswell and Louise Rousseau.
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Riders of the Dawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Riders of the Dawn – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Riders of the Dawn?
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The main cast of Riders of the Dawn (1945) includes Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White, John James, Sarah Padden and Horace Murphy. The film was directed by Oliver Drake. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riders of the Dawn released?
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Riders of the Dawn was released on November 3, 1945 and runs for 58m.
Is Riders of the Dawn worth watching?
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Riders of the Dawn (1945) holds an average rating of 10.0 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.
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