Movie: Riders of the Desert

Top 10 Billed Cast

Bob Steele
Bob Steele

Bob Houston

Gertrude Messinger
Gertrude Messinger

Barbara (as Gertie Messenger)

Al St. John
Al St. John

Slim - A Ranger

George 'Gabby' Hayes
George 'Gabby' Hayes

Hashknife Brooks

John Elliott
John Elliott

Dad Houston

Horace B. Carpenter
Horace B. Carpenter

Ranger Capt. Jim Reynolds (as H.B. Carpenter)

Joe Dominguez
Joe Dominguez

Gomez - Henchman (as Jose Dominguez)

Greg Whitespear
Greg Whitespear

Apache Joe - Henchman

Louise Carver
Louise Carver

Slim's Wife

Tex O'Neill
Tex O'Neill

Arizona Ranger (as Tex O'Neil)

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  • Overview

    The Rangers in New Mexico are being disbanded but Bob Houston gets them to make one more ride. They go after the outlaw gang led by Hashknife. They catch Hashknife, but he escapes taking Barbara with him and Bob and Slim have to go after him again.

  • Release Date

    1932-04-23

  • Average

    4.5

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Blazing guns and plunging horses on the canyon trail--with gold bullion and a glorious girl as the stakes in a game of courage.

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  • Languages:

    English
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