February 2017 archive

BUTTERMILK AND THE PLASTIC SADDLE

I really did sub for Mom in a parade. Mom and Dad were to be the Grand Marshals of the Portland, OR Rose Parade but she came down with pneumonia and it was too late to cancel their appearance, so she volunteered me to ride in her place. Now. she always credited Buttermilk as the …

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ROY ROGERS FAN MAIL

In July, 1945, Dad received a notarized letter from Joseph Klein & Co., “World’s largest complete fan mail organization” stating — “Dear Mr. Rogers: This is to certify that we have received from the United States postal service, for you, fan mail in the amount of 422,511 pieces, during the six month period ending June …

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Sunset Carson Rides Again (1948)

Sunset Carson Rides Again from 1948 Sunset Carson is helping with funding for a new school but there are those that are against him and others who are waiting to steal the money collected. Cast Sunset Carson Al Terry as Bob Ward aka Kansas Kid Pat Starling as Joan Carson Dan White as Sheriff Norton …

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In Old Montana (1939)

In Old Montana (1939) Fred is serving as a cavalry officer and requests leave of absence to visit his father who has been shot. His Commanding Officer grants the request and also asks him to carry out an investigation at the same time into the current conflict between sheepherders and cattlemen in that area. Dawson …

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Code of the Fearless (1939)

Code of the Fearless (1939) Fred is a Ranger but is kicked out when it looks like he is part a notorious gang! Directed by Bernard B. Ray (as Raymond K. Johnson) Written by Fred Myton (story and screenplay) Cast (in credits order) Fred Scott as Fred Jamison Claire Rochelle as Jean Morrison John Merton …

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Roarin Guns (1936)

Roarin Guns (1936) Evans and Walton have started a range war so one of the ranchers sends for help in the form of gunman Tim Corwin. Tim is framed for murder but escapes the Sheriff then Evans and Walton try to have Tim killed. Cast Tim McCoy as Tim Corwin Rosalinda Price as May Carter …

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Stagecoach to Denver (1946)

Stagecoach to Denver (1946) Red is working as a Stagecoach driver. The coaches are being sabotaged and people killed because of a land swindle Big Bill Lambert is trying to pull off. Cast Allan Lane as Red Ryder Robert Blake as Little Beaver Martha Wentworth as The Duchess (Red’s Aunt) Roy Barcroft as Big Bill …

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Marshal of Cedar Rock (1953)

Marshal of Cedar Rock (1953) Trying to capitalize on the railroads expansion Henry Mason is pressuring small-time landowners to sell him their property. Then Mason intends to sell at a large profit to the company building the train tracks. Federal agent Rocky Lane is sent to investigate and solve an apparent murder. Cast Allan Lane …

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Night Rider (1932)

Night Rider (1932) Officer John Brown is after the outlaw known as the Night Rider. He takes a job on the Rogers ranch then finds a secret passage from the Rogers mine to the Rogers house used by the Night Rider. Brown then comes up with a plan to trap The Night Rider. Cast Harry …

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Ghost Town (1936)

Ghost Town (1936) An old miner is carrying $10,000.00 and is ambushed by outlaws. Cheyenne Harry Morgan runs the outlaws off but later is accused of the robbery. Now he has to clear his name! Cast Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry Morgan David Sharpe as Bud (as David H. Sharpe) Ruth Findlay as Billie Blair …

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Cavalier of the West (1931)

Cavalier of the West (1931) Outlaws are rustling horses and shooting Indians. After one murder they frame Capt. John Allister. Cast Harry Carey, Carmen Laroux, Kane Richmond, Christina Montt, George ‘Gabby’ Hayes, Ted Adams, Maston Williams, Paul Panzer, Ben Corbett, Lew Meehan, Charles Brinley, Ralph Bucko, Roy Bucko, Gordon De Main, Herman Hack, Duke R. …

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Border Devils (1932)

Border Devils (1932) Jim is trying to find who murdered his friend. He changes his name and try to join an outlaw gang but complications put him in a tough spot! Directed by William Nigh Written by Murray Leinster (story), Harry L. Fraser (scenario) (as Harry P. Crist) Harry Carey as Jim Gray Kathleen Collins …

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