Riders of the Dawn

Name: Riders of the Dawn
Director: Oliver Drake
Genre: Western
Released: 1945-01-01
Duration: 58 min
Cast: Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White, John James, Sarah Padden, Horace Murphy

1945Dir. Oliver Drake58m

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Riders of the Dawn is a Western film released in 1945, directed by Oliver Drake. This film features a runtime of 58 minutes and showcases the talents of Jimmy Wakely and a cast of notable performers.

In Riders of the Dawn, Jimmy Wakely and his companion Dusty are part of a traveling medicine show run by "Lasses" White. Their journey takes a dark turn when they arrive at the Ferguson ranch only to discover the rancher and his wife have been murdered. They take the baby from the ranch to protect it from an attempted kidnapping by outlaws Joe, Slick, and Pete.

As the plot unfolds, Dusty reports the murders to Sheriff Beasley and town mayor Melinda Pringle. The film introduces tension as Wakely and his singers hide the baby from its legal guardian, Doc Judd Thomas, whom they suspect may be involved in the crimes. This narrative combines elements of adventure and suspense within the Western genre, typical of the era.

Solid performances from the cast · Interesting themes of loss and survival · Noteworthy practical effects for the era

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Riders of the Dawn is a Western film.

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Riders of the Dawn was directed by Oliver Drake.

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The top cast includes Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White, John James, and Sarah Padden.

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Riders of the Dawn was released in 1945.

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About This Movie

Riders of the Dawn is a Western film released in 1945, directed by Oliver Drake. This film features a runtime of 58 minutes and showcases the talents of Jimmy Wakely and a cast of notable performers.