Movie: Last of the Pony Riders

Top 10 Billed Cast

Gene Autry
Gene Autry

Gene Autry

Champion
Champion

Champ

Kathleen Case
Kathleen Case

Katie McEwen

Dickie Jones
Dickie Jones

Johnny Blair

John Downey
John Downey

Tom McEwen

Howard Wright
Howard Wright

Clyde Vesey

Arthur Space
Arthur Space

Jess Hogan

Gregg Barton
Gregg Barton

Dutch Murdoch

Art Dillard
Art Dillard

Henchman

Herman Hack
Herman Hack

Townsman

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  • Overview

    Ex-Pony Express rider Autry ties to protect his US mail franchise as the Pony Express gives way to stage coach mail and the telegraph. Gene's last film appearance as a singing cowboy.

  • Release Date

    1953-11-03

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    PONY EXPRESS RIDEERS UNDER FIRE...Till Gene, Smiley and Champion track down the renegade wreckers!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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