Riding the Sunset Trail
"A THRILLING NEW ADVENTURE"
Originally released in 1941. Riding the Sunset Trail is a western film. directed by Robert Emmett Tansey. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Keene, Frank Yaconelli, and Betty Miles
Synopsis
Before changing his name to Richard Powers, cowboy hero Tom Keene spent the waning days of his stardom at Monogram, churning out westerns like Riding the Sunset Trail. When ingenue Betty Dawson (Betty Miles) and her kid sister Sugar (Sugar Dawn) are cheated out of their cattle ranch, Tom Sterling (Keene) and his sidekick Mendoza (Frank Yaconelli) vow to get the ranch back for the girls. This requires Sterling to cross six-guns with Pecos Dean (Gene Alcase), a former friend who'd turned bad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (0 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Keene
as Tom Sterling
Frank Yaconelli
as Lopez Mendoza
Betty Miles
as Betty Dawson
Slim Andrews
as Lawyer Jasper Raines
Sugar Dawn
as Sugar Dawson
Kenne Duncan
as Jay Lynch
Tom Seidel
as Henchman Bronco West
James Sheridan
as Henchman Rip Carson
Earl Douglas
as Henchman Drifter Smith
Tom London
as Sheriff Hays
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riding the Sunset Trail about?
Before changing his name to Richard Powers, cowboy hero Tom Keene spent the waning days of his stardom at Monogram, churning out westerns like Riding the Sunset Trail. When ingenue Betty Dawson (Be...
Who directed Riding the Sunset Trail?
Riding the Sunset Trail was directed by Robert Emmett Tansey.
How long is Riding the Sunset Trail?
Riding the Sunset Trail has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Riding the Sunset Trail released?
Riding the Sunset Trail was released on October 31, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riding the Sunset Trail?
The main cast of Riding the Sunset Trail includes Tom Keene, Frank Yaconelli, Betty Miles, Slim Andrews, Sugar Dawn.