Down Texas Way
Originally released in 1942. Down Texas Way is a western film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, and Raymond Hatton
Synopsis
"The Rough Riders", has U. S. Marshals Buck Roberts (Buck Jones) and Tim McCall (Tim McCoy) coming to a Texas town to visit their friend, U. S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton), only to learn that he has disappeared, and is suspected of the murder of John Dodge (Jack Daley), owner of practically the whole town, except the hotel Sandy owns and runs when he isn't on an assignment as a Marshal. The murder has been committed by the henchmen of Bart Logan (Harry Woods), who intends to take over the dead man's property and whose men are holding Sandy prisoner to make it appear that he fled after arguing with and killing Dodge. Just before the murder, Logan sent a letter to Dodge with the news that the latter's long-missing wife is returning, and in a short while, Stella (Lois Austin), a Logan accomplice, arrives posing as the missing Ann Dodge, thus establishing her right to the Dodge property. Sandy, allowed to escape, returns ... Written by Les Adams
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Buck Jones
as U. S. Marshal Buck Roberts
Tim McCoy
as U. S. Marshal Tim McCall
Raymond Hatton
as U. S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins
Luana Walters
as Mary Hopkins
Dave O'Brien
as Dave Dodge
Lois Austin
as Stella (posing as Ann Dodge)
Glenn Strange
as Sheriff Trump
Harry Woods
as Bert Logan
Tom London
as Bartender Pete
John Merton
as Henchman Steve
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down Texas Way about?
"The Rough Riders", has U. S. Marshals Buck Roberts (Buck Jones) and Tim McCall (Tim McCoy) coming to a Texas town to visit their friend, U. S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton), only to learn...
Who directed Down Texas Way?
Down Texas Way was directed by Howard Bretherton.
How long is Down Texas Way?
Down Texas Way has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Down Texas Way released?
Down Texas Way was released on May 22, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down Texas Way?
The main cast of Down Texas Way includes Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Raymond Hatton, Luana Walters, Dave O'Brien.