Down Rio Grande Way
"FIGHTING THE BATTLE TO ADD A BRIGHT NEW STAR...THE LONE STAR...TO "OLD GLORY"!"
Originally released in 1942. Down Rio Grande Way is a western film. directed by William Berke. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, and Britt Wood
Synopsis
Slightly more elaborate than most Charles Starrett westerns, Down Rio Grande Way is set in the mid-19th century, when the Republic of Texas was poised to join the Union. Starrett plays Texas Ranger Steve Martin, who is dispatched to a "renegade" Texas country that refuses to become part of the good old USA. He discovers that the crux of the problem is a local tax collector who, with the help of a crooked newspaper editor, is systematically robbing the citizens of their hard-earned cash, all the while fomenting anti-American sentiments.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Starrett
as Steve Martin
Russell Hayden
as 'Lucky' Haines
Britt Wood
as Britt Haines
Rose Anne Stevens
as Mary Ann Baldridge
Norman Willis
as Mack Vandall
Davison Clark
as Colonel Elihu Baldridge
Edmund Cobb
as Henchman Stoner
Budd Buster
as Clem Kearney
Joseph Eggenton
as Judge Randolph Henderson
Paul Newlan
as Sam Houston
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down Rio Grande Way about?
Slightly more elaborate than most Charles Starrett westerns, Down Rio Grande Way is set in the mid-19th century, when the Republic of Texas was poised to join the Union. Starrett plays Texas Ranger...
Who directed Down Rio Grande Way?
Down Rio Grande Way was directed by William Berke.
How long is Down Rio Grande Way?
Down Rio Grande Way has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Down Rio Grande Way released?
Down Rio Grande Way was released on April 23, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down Rio Grande Way?
The main cast of Down Rio Grande Way includes Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Britt Wood, Rose Anne Stevens, Norman Willis.