Riders of the Whistling Pines
"AUTRY COMES ROARING OUT OF THE SKIES...to save the forests from outlaw lumber ring!"
Originally released in 1949. Riders of the Whistling Pines is a action/drama film. directed by John English. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gene Autry, Champion, and Patricia Barry
Synopsis
While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. Actually, Bill Wright, Mitchell's associate, killed Carter because the ranger had discovered tussock moth infestation in the forest, and if the infestation was not reported, the trees would die and have to be cut, thereby profiting Mitchell and Wright. In order to compensate the best he can, Gene sells his sportsman's camp and gives the money to Carter's daughter Helen . En route to Texas, Gene discovers the infestation and is assigned by the Forest Department to supervise the program of spraying the area with DDT from the air. After the first day of spraying, the DDT is blamed by furious stock men for the many animals found dead of poisoning.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Autry
as Gene Autry
Champion
as Champion
Patricia Barry
as Helen Carter
Jimmy Lloyd
as Joe Lucas
Douglass Dumbrille
as Henry Mitchell
Damian O'Flynn
as Bill Wright
Clayton Moore
as Henchman Pete
Harry Cheshire
as Dr. Daniel Chadwick
Leon Weaver
as Abner Weaver
Jerry Scoggins
as The Cass County Boys
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Gene Autry Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riders of the Whistling Pines about?
While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. ...
Who directed Riders of the Whistling Pines?
Riders of the Whistling Pines was directed by John English.
How long is Riders of the Whistling Pines?
Riders of the Whistling Pines has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Riders of the Whistling Pines released?
Riders of the Whistling Pines was released on March 16, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riders of the Whistling Pines?
The main cast of Riders of the Whistling Pines includes Gene Autry, Champion, Patricia Barry, Jimmy Lloyd, Douglass Dumbrille.