Red Ryder - Double Feature Vol 10

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Red Ryder must bring peace when two feuding towns battle over the position of the county seat in "Marshal of Reno" (1944); "Sheriff of Redwood Valley" (1946) has our hero and his sidekick rounding up criminals responsible for the crime of which an innocent man did time.

Customer Reviews:

"Gabby Hayes rides the trail with Little Beaver and our hero Red Ryder".......2005-09-17

VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures present the first of a double feature..."Sheriff of Redwood" (1946) (digitally remastered in Dolby), long running Red Ryder series turned out in the early '40s...the story line is excellent with outstanding as usual productions with hours worth of entertainment....Bidwell the town leader plans to steal the money that has been set aside for blasting a mountain tunnel to bring the new railroad to Redwood Valley...the money is stolen and they blame it on the "Reno Kid" who has just broken out of the state prison to clear himself of the charges that sent him up ...will the "Reno Kid" be able prove his innocence and get back the ranch he lost...when Red Ryder is wounded will "The Kid" help or will he try and get rid of Red...does Ryder believe someone else is responsible for all the holdups and murders...don't miss any of the thrilling adventures.

Under director R. G. Springsteen with screenplay by Fred Harman and Earle Snell...the cast include Wild Bill Elliott (Red Ryder), Robert Blake (Little Beaver), Alice Fleming (The Duchess), Bob Steele (The Reno Kid), Peggy Stewart (Molly, Reno's wife), John Wayne Wright (Johnny, Reno's son), Arthur Loft (Harvey Martin), James Craven (Bidwell), Tom London (Sheriff), Keene Duncan ( Jackson - Henchman), Bud Geary (Strong - Henchman), Tom Chatterton (Doc Ellis), Frank Mc Carroll (Pete - Henchman)...another thrilling Red Ryder B-Western provided by Republic Pictures during their heyday of the early '40s.

The second feature on the double bill from VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures is "Marshal of Reno" (1944) (digitally remastered)...there is a feud going on between two towns of who will be selected to be the County Seat...does Editor Palmer have a gang working to make sure his town wins...Red Ryder poses as an outlaw working his way into the gang hoping to find out who the leader is...Red is exposed by Palmer and they learn Ryder's true identity...Red and Gabby are then taken prisoners by the gang...does this look like the end for our hero and his sidekick...all this and much more follows the adventures of the "Marshal of Reno" as Red Ryder trails and brings the outlaws to justice.

Under director Wallace Grissell with screenplay by Taylor Caven, Anthony Coleway and Fred Harman...the cast include Wild Bill Elliott (Red Ryder), George "Gabby" Hayes (Gabby), Bobby Blake (Little Beaver), Alice Fleming (The Duchess), Herbert Rawlinson (Editor John Palmer), (Editor John Palmer), Jay Kirby (Danny Boyd), LeRoy Mason (Faro Carson), Blake Edwards (Lee), Fred Graham (Drake), Jack Kirk (Kellogg), Keene Duncan (Adams - Henchman), Bud Geary (Ward - Henchman), Tom Steele (Stagecoach Robber), Tom London (Sheriff), Tom Chatterton (The Judge)...William Elliott had a long and prosperous career as a B-Western star well into the 1950s.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. Photo Gallery (Red Ryder Lobby Cards - Dell Comic Book Covers)
2. B-Western Promo:
"Bad Man from Red Butte" (Johnny Mack Brown)
"Satan's Cradle" & "The Darling Caballero" (Duncan Renaldo (Cisco Kid) & Leo Carrillo (Pancho)
"Under California Stars" & "Bells of San Angelo" (Roy Rogers & Trigger)
3. Allan "Rocky" Lane Promo:
"Rustlers of Devil's Canyon" & "Sante Fe Uprising" (Allan "Rocky" Lane as Red Ryder)
4. Adventures of Red Ryder Serial: (Chapters 9 & 10) (Don "Red" Barry as Red Ryder)
5. Bios & Filmography:
Wild Bill Elliott
Bobby Blake (aka Robert Blake)

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

If you enjoyed "Volume 10" why not pick up of "Red Ryder Double Features Volume 9" featuring "Marshal of Laredo" (1945) and "Tucson Raiders" (1944)...also the latest Bobby J. Copeland's book on "Bill Elliott:The Peaceable Man" is chuck full of answers to all the questions his fans had from early on...plenty of thrills, adventure and loaded with action. My personal favorites were the "Red Ryder Series" or "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" an ongoing character that would appear in many films to come...as Hickok and Wild Bill Saunders. Elliott was a natural for the western, his riding abilities and fight scenes were the caliber of Buck Jones, Johnny Mack Brown and Bob Steele...good reading for all you wranglers out there...I found myself being transported back in time, Mr. Copeland's book has opened my eyes to what a wonderful unselfish person Bill Elliott was...only wish I could have met him. He was one of a kind...a peaceable man!...published by Empire Publising and available on Amazon and Empire Publications Inc.

Great job by VCI Entertainment for releasing the digital transfere with a clean, clear and crisp print...looking forward to more of the same from the '40s vintage...order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment, stay tuned once again with a top notch B-Western from VCI --- Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 107 mins on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment 8412 ~ (8/30/2005)

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"Red Ryder B-Western Series ... Vigilantes of Dodge City & Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944) ... VCI Home Video"

Red Ryder Double Feature, Vol. 11
Starring: Bill Elliott (III) , Robert Blake , Alice Fleming , Peggy Stewart , and Selmer Jackson
Director: Lesley Selander , and Wallace Grissell
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ASIN: B000JJSJE6
Release Date: 2006-12-12

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Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944) - The heroine in this Red Ryder entry (Linda Stirling) is having troubles with the freight company that she owns. Hooded thieves attack her coaches over and over again. When Red Ryder gets involved, the robbers don't stand a chance, but they put up a rousing fight anyway. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944) - When the town Judge is murdered and his own son framed for the murder, Red Ryder and his companion must prove his innocence and seek to reveal the real killer. Bonus Features: Scene Selection| Trailers| Bios| Poster & Comic Book Gallery| Chapter 11 from "The Adventures of Red Ryder" serial| B-Westerns & "Wild Bill" Elliott Promos. Specs; DVD9; Dolby Digital; 109 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1944; SRP - $19.99.

Customer Reviews:

"Red Ryder B-Western Series ... Vigilantes of Dodge City & Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944) ... VCI Home Video".......2006-11-20

VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures present "RED RYDER DOUBLE FEATURE VOL. 11" (Vigilantes of Dodge City & Sheriff of Las Vegas)(1944) (digitally remastered in Dolby), the long running Red Ryder series turned out in the early to mid '40s was in the top 10 of all B-Westerns...relive those thrilling days when the Red Ryder took us down the dusty trails with hard riding and straight shooting hitting the bull's eye with excitement every time... the Red Ryder series of B-Westerns were a staple of Saturday matinees in the1940s ... don't miss any of the Red Ryder features loaded with action that will leave you wanting more of his B-Western adventures.

First up we have "VIGILANTES OF DODGE CITY" (1944) (54 min. B/W) --- Under Wallace Grissell (Director), Stephen Auer (Associate Producer), Anthony Coldeway (Screenplay), Norman S. Hall (Screenplay), Norman S. Hall (Story), Fred Harman (Based on Character), Joseph Dubin (Original Music), William Bradford (Cinematographer), Charles Craft (Editor) ------ 'Wild' Bill Elliot) (Red Ryder), Robert Blake (Little Beaver), Alice Fleming (The Duchess, Red's Aunt), Linda Stirling (Carol Franklin), LeRoy Mason (Luther Jennings), Wally Wales (Walter Bishop (as Hal Taliaferro), Tom London (Denver), Steve Barclay (Captain Glover), Bud Geary (Henchman Russ Benteen), Kenne Duncan (Henchman Dave Brewster), Robert J. Wilke (Henchman Bill) ------ our story features Wild Bill Elliott as our hero Red Ryder and Little Beaver (Bobby Blake) try to keep the baddies from robbing the Ryder Freight Lines ... the Duchess (Alice Fleming) and the heroine Linda Stirling lend a helping hand with great supporting cast of LeRoy Mason, Wally Wales, Tom London, Keene Duncan, Bud Geary and Robert J. Wilke all were on the Republic Studios payroll ... can these hooded outlaws stop the freight line, will Red Ryder save the day ... is there a secret cave hidden somewhere that is the thieves headquarters, will Little Beaver stumble upon such a cave ... don't miss the final showdown in this Red Ryder oater under the Republic Picture banner, proves to be one of his most exciting performances.

BIOS:
1. William 'Wild Bill' Elliott (aka: Gordon Nance)
Date of birth: 16 October 1903 - Pattonsburg, Missouri
Date of death: 26 November 1965 - Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Robert Blake (aka: Michael James Vijencio Gubitosi)
Date of birth: 18 September 1933 - Nutley, New Jersey
Date of death: Still Living
3. Linda Stirling (aka: Louise Schultz)
Date of birth: 11 October 1921 - Long Beach, California
Date of death: 20 July 1997 - Studio City, Los Angeles, California
4. Wallace Grissell (Director)
Date of birth: 3 September 1904 - Hounslow, London, England, UK
Date of death: 5 April 1954
Camarillo, California

Second on the double bill is "SHERIFF OF LAS VEGAS" (1944) (55 min. B/W) --- Under Lesley Selander (Director), Stephen Auer (Associate Producer), Norman S. Hall (Screenplay), Bud Thackery (Cinematographer), Charles Craft (Editor) ------ the cast includes 'Wild' Bill Elliot) (Red Ryder), Robert Blake (Little Beaver), Alice Fleming (The Duchess, Red's Aunt), Peggy Stewart (Ann Carter), Selmer Jackson (Arthur Stanton),William Haade (Dan Sedley), Jay Kirby (Tom Blackwell), John Hamilton (Judge Blackwell), Kenne Duncan (Henchman), Bud Geary (Henchman), Jack Kirk (Henchman Buck), Dickie Dillon (Oliver), Robert J. Wilke (Cowboy in bar) ------ our story has Red Ryder who must prove the innocence of Jay Kirby who is accused of killing his father John Hamilton (who was Perry White on The Adventures of Superman, TV Series) ... the sheriff is shot and killed, who will be the next sheriff, could it be Red Ryder, who knows that the bullet doesn't match and Kirby is not the killer ... what part does Little Beaver (Bobby Blake) play in this who dunnit oater ... very popular heroine is Peggy Stewart who was in just about every Republic Picture that was worth viewing ... who is behind the frame of Kirby, we have a number of suspects Kenne Duncan, Bud Geary, Jack KirkSelmer Jack and William Haade, all could be considered armed and dangerous on the Republic lot ... the final scene tells all, don't miss each exciting episode when the real killer is revealed.

BIOS:
1. Alice Fleming
Date of birth: 9 August 1882 - Brooklyn, New York
Date of death: 6 December 1952 - New York, New York
2. Peggy Stewart (aka: Peggy O'Rourke)
Date of birth: 5 June 1923 - Palm Beach, Florida
Date of death: Still Living
3. Lesley Selander (Director)
Date of birth: 26 May 1900 - Los Angeles, California
Date of death: 5 December 1979 - Los Alamitos, California

If you crave action, drama and plenty of adventure check out other western double features of Red Ryder on VCI:

RED RYDER DOUBLE FEATURES:
VOL 1 San Antonio Kid & Cheyenne Wildcat
VOL 2 Stagecoach to Denver & Vigilantes of Boomtown
VOL 3 Fighting Redhead & Cowboy & the Prizefighter
VOL 4 Marshall of Cripple Creek & Oregon Trail Scouts
VOL 5 Colorado Pioneers & Wagon Wheels Westward
VOL 6 Conquest of Cheyenne & Sun Valley Cyclone
VOL 7 Great Stagecoach Robbery & Phantom of the Plains
VOL 8 Rustlers of Devil's Canyon & Santa Fe Uprising
VOL 9 Marshal of Laredo & Tucson Raiders
VOL 10 Marshal of Reno & Sheriff of Redwood Valley
VOL 11 Vigilantes of Dodge City & Sheriff of Las Vegas
VOL 12 California Gold Rush/Lone Texas Ranger/Homesteaders of Paradise Valley

Check out the latest Bobby J. Copeland book on "Bill Elliott:The Peaceable Man" is chuck full of answers to all the questions his fans had from early on...plenty of thrills, adventure and loaded with action. My personal favorites were the "Red Ryder Series" or "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" an ongoing character that would appear in many films to come...as Hickok and Wild Bill Saunders. Elliott was a natural for the western, his riding abilities and fight scenes were the caliber of Buck Jones, Johnny Mack Brown and Bob Steele...good reading for all you wranglers out there...I found myself being transported back in time, Mr. Copeland's book has opened my eyes to what a wonderful unselfish person Bill Elliott was...only wish I could have met him. He was one of a kind...a peaceable man!...published by Empire Publising and available on Amazon and Empire Publications Inc.

If you enjoyed this volume the other volumes will have you roped and hogtide ... the Red Ryder Double Feature Series is a must have for all of us who grew up riding the trails with Fred Harman's newspaper comic strip character which was popular during 1936 to 1964 --- during that time I discovered Dell Comics and the stories and artwork of Harman's hero Red Ryder --- now on DVD we can relive those early days when Red Ryder, Little Beaver and the Duchess made the west a safe place live --- B-Westerns reigned for all the little cowboys and girls who made a trip to the local theater to watch their favorite hero Red Ryder!

Total Time: 109 mins on DVD ~ VCI Home Video ~ (11/28/2006)

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"Elliott & Blake made a great team ~ Red Ryder & L'il Beaver

Red Ryder Double Feature, Vol. 6
Starring: Red Ryder
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ASIN: B00028G6DU
Release Date: 2004-06-29

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1946 Red Ryder Double Features starring Wild Bill Elliott in Conquest of Cheyenne and Sun Valley Cyclone. In the first feature, greedy financier (Milton Kibbee) and his thugs have their eyes set on oil. Red Ryder and his faithful sidekick (Blake) come to the aid of lady rancher (Stewart), whose oil-rich land is the object of the evil man's insatiable greed. In the Second, horses reserved for the US Cavalry keep disappearing so Red Ryder and Little Beaver go tracking for them. Bonus Features: Scene Selection Menu| Bonus: Chapter 2 of Adventures of Red Ryder serial (1940). Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 108 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1946; SRP - $19.99.

Customer Reviews:

"Elliott & Blake made a great team ~ Red Ryder & L'il Beaver.......2004-09-23

This sixth volume in the Red Ryder Double Feature gives the assignments to the great B-Western film director R.G. Springsteen and the screen writing task is from Earle Snell, another veteran from the Republic Pictures staff ~ both features are just under an hour, but what an hour each one brings to the big screen...hold on to your hats (cowboy hats, that is) and we'll travel down that dusty trail together.

First up is "Conquest of Cheyenne" (1946/B&W/54 mins), featuring William Elliott as Red Ryder, Bobby Blake as Little Beaver and Alice Fleming as the Duchess (Reds Aunt), Peggy Stewart as Cheyenne Jackon, Jay Kirby as Tom Dean (Wildcatter), Milton Kibbee as Tuttle the town banker, Tom London, Emmett Lynn, Jack Kirk, Jack Rockwell and Kenne Duncan ~ this was the 16th film in the series with another plot of oil on a ranch...looks like some slick villiany is afoot to drive the good people off their range and the villains who want it for themselves ~ this story originated from Bert Horswell and Joseph F. Poland that was chuck full of action, adventure and plenty of fights for the ace stuntmen ~ looks like it's time for Red Ryder (Elliott) and his horse Thunder to go into action.

Second on this double bill is "Sun Valley Cyclone" (1946/B&W/54 mins), again Elliott, Blake and Fleming star, with a gang of horse thieves is the plot, involving some very savory characters, such as Tom London, Roy Barcroft (King of the Badmen) was so good at being Bad! ~ on the same bill is Ed Cassidy as Teddy Roosevelt who with his Rough Riders is looking for some good mounts ~ it's up to Red Ryder and Little Beaver to see they all meet with his approval ~ director R.G. Springsteen takes this story of how Red was given Thunder by Teddy Roosevelt in an even swap, during which Thunder is branded as a killer horse ~ watch the stuntwork of Republic's best in the business.

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that Gordon Elliott (1903-1965) from Pattonsburg, Mo, later known at William "Wild Bill" Elliott (the Peaceable Man) was the best Red Ryder on the big screen ~ he got the name of "Wild Bill" after starring in a Columbia serial "The Great Adventurers of Wild Bill Hickok" back in 1938, went on to make a multitude of westerns during the '40s and '50s ~ it was then Republic Studios was looking for a star to be featured in Fred Harman's Red Ryder comic strip series coming alive and on the big screen ~ it's no small wonder that William Elliott's name was at the top of the list ~ working with the top directors of the day Howard P. Bretherton, Spencer Gordon Bennett, Joseph Kane, Wallace A. Grissell, Leslie Selander and R.G. Springsteen all under Republic Pictures banner.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

If you enjoyed this why not get the other five volumes ~ the Red Ryder Double Feature Series is a must have for all of us who grew up riding the trails with Fred Harman's newspaper comic strip character which was popular during 1936 to 1964 ~ during that time I discovered Dell Comics and the stories and artwork of Harman's character hero Red Ryder...now on DVD we can relive those early days when Red Ryder, Little Beaver and the Duchess made the west a safe place live ~ B-Westerns reigned for all the little cowboys and girls who made a trip to the local theater to watch their favorite hero Red Ryder --- Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 110 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8406 ~ (6/29/2004)

Red Ryder and Little Beaver Double Feature, Vol. 2

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Red Ryder and Little Beaver Double Feature, Vol. 2
Starring: Red Ryder
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ASIN: B000087F3L
Release Date: 2003-01-28

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Originally produced by Republic Pictures, the Red Ryder movies were based on the character created by Fred Harman for his newspaper comic strip, which ran from 1938 to 1964. Legends has it that Red Ryder and his faithful sidekick Little Beaver would go wherever needed, to defend the innocent, bring crooks to justice and restore the peace. There's plenty of double-barreled action in this double-feature starring Allan "Rocky" Lane as the Red Ryder and Bobby Blake as Little Beaver. In the first part of our double-bill, Stagecoach To Denver, villains are prepared to kill a child that stands in the way of their money unless Red Ryder can stop them. This is Lane's second outing as the Red Ryder. In the second film, Vigilantes Of Boomtown, Red Ryder is kidnapped when he is mistaken for a prizefighter training for a championship fight in Carson City. Eventually he is able to escape and foil the plans of the gang of outlaws intent on looting the town's people. Bonus Features: Interview of Peggy Stewart from VCI archives| Photo Gallery of Posters and Comic Book Art| Previews of other VCI Classic Westerns| Actor Bios| Scene Selection. Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 112 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1946-1947; SRP - $19.99.

Customer Reviews:

"Allan "Rocky" Lane as Red Ryder ~ Republic Pictures".......2004-09-10

On this second volume of Fred Harman's character from his comic strip "Red Ryder Double Feature" starring Allan Lane as Red Ryder (replacing Wild Bill Elliott) and Bobby Blake (Little Beaver) both were filmed and released by Republic/Sidney Picker Productions ~ directed by R.G. Springsteen in 1946 with screenplays by Earle Snell ~ Lane starred in seven Ryder series, with taut action and well staged fisticuffs between lane and villainous Roy Barcroft.

Opening oat eater is "Stagecoach To Denver" (56 mins-B/W-1946), featuring beautiful Peggy Stewart (Republic Studios leading lady), Martha Wentworth as the Duchess (Red's Aunt), Edward Cassidy as Commissioner Felton, Bobby Hyatt as Dickie Ray who needs an operation from a stagecoach collision, Tom Chatterton as Doc Kimball who will perform the surgery. Emmett Lynn as Coonskin, George Chesebro as Blackie Grubb, Edmund Cobb as Duke, Ted Adam as the not to trusting bad Sheriff, Forrest Taylor as Matt Disher...but all is not going smoothly when our favorite "Bad Guy" Roy Barcroft as Big Bill Lambert enters the picture and his scheme is pure evil (heh, heh, heh)...but never fear in his second Red Ryder Film, Allan "Rocky" Lane will save the day and lock up all the villains and the rest of the Republic stock company in the hoose-gow!

Second is an above average outing "Vigilantes of Boom Town" (54 mins-B/W-1946), featuring our favorite leading lady Peggy Stewart as Molly McVey, George Turner as legendary boxer "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, Roscoe Karns as his manager Billy Delaney, John Dehner (Paladin of radio "Have Gun Will Travel" fame) as Bob Fitzsimmons in a title bout in the state of Nevada in Carson City, George Chesbro as Dink, Eark Hodgins as the Governor of Nevada, Ted Adams as the town sheriff, George Lloyd as a hired hand. Bobby Barber as Corbett's second and of course the "King of the Badmen" alias Mr. Roy Barcroft (real name Howard H. Ravencroft) who never ever disappoints his many fans for all the "boo's & hisses" that will come in the last reel ~ must not leave out the veteran stunt-men and women who bring much of the action, adventure and old west to life through tight fight fisted choreography and galloping chase scenes mixed with "pure excitement" on the big screen.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

Altogether Fred Harman's Red Ryder appeared in 22 full-length films and one serial "The Adventures of Red Ryder", starring Don "Red" Barry in the title role ~ artist Harman (2/09/1902 - 01/02/1982) was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and made his way illustrating for various publications...his most popular and enduring character was Red Ryder, was later published by Dell in comic book form...I know because I collected each and everyone when I was a youngster...was there plenty of action and hard riding...well, you're durn tootin' there was a line that was used by one of his sidedkicks, George "Gabby" Hayes --- Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 112 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8347 ~ (02/25/2003)

Red Ryder and Little Beaver Double Feature, Vol. 7

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"rode the dusty trails many times with Red Ryder"
I'm a Peaceable Man !

Red Ryder and Little Beaver Double Feature, Vol. 7
Starring: Red Ryder
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ASIN: B0006N2ESM
Release Date: 2004-12-28

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In our first feature, The Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945), Red Ryder hopes his attempt at being a good role model will keep a young man, who idolizes his outlaw father, from following in the wrong footsteps. In the second feature, Phantom of the Plains (1945), Red Ryder and Little Beaver must prevent the Duchess from falling victim to the crooked scam of a con man impersonating a British Aristocrat. Red's aunt is going to sell her stagecoach line and marry this Englishman who is in the habit of marrying rich women and then killing them for their fortune. Bonus Features: Photo Gallery of Posters and Comic Book Art| Actor Bios| Scene Selection Menu| B-Western & Allan Lane Promos| Bonus: Chapter 3 & 4 from The Adventures of Red Ryder serial (1940). Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 116 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1945; SRP - $19.99.

Customer Reviews:

"rode the dusty trails many times with Red Ryder".......2005-04-10

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that Gordon Elliott (6/15/1903-11/26/1965) from Pattonsburg, Mo, later known at William "Wild Bill" Elliott (the Peaceable Man) was the best Red Ryder on the big screen...Elliott got the name of "Wild Bill" after starring in a Columbia serial "The Great Adventurers of Wild Bill Hickok" back in 1938, went on to make a multitude of westerns during the '40s and '50s...it was then Republic Studios was looking for a star to be featured in Fred Harman's Red Ryder comic strip series coming alive and on the big screen...it's no small wonder that William Elliott's name was at the top of the list...working with the top directors of the day Howard P. Bretherton, Spencer Gordon Bennett, Joseph Kane, Wallace A. Grissell, Leslie Selander and R.G. Springsteen all under Republic Pictures banner.

First up is "GREAT STAGECOACH ROBBERY" (1945-B&W-56 mins), featuring William Elliott as Red Ryder, Bobby Blake as Little Beaver, Alice Fleming as the Duchess (Reds Aunt), Don Costello (Jed Quinlan-the villain...boo & hiss), Francis McDonald (Con Hollister), John James (Billy Hollister), Sylvia Arslan (Boots Hollister)...Hollister decides to return the $150,000 stolen in a stagecoach holdup previously...Jed Quinlan is the gang leader and enlists Con's hot headed young son, Billy (John James), to rob the incoming stage...Ryder comes upon the holdup and Con Hollister recognizes his son as one of the outlaws...'Boots' Hollister, Con's little girl is shot and killed by Quinlan...Con suspects Red of the dastardly deed...time for Red and his horse Thunder to go into action.

Second on this double bill is "PHANTOM OF THE PLAINS" (1945-B&W-56 mins), as Red Ryder (William "Wild Bill" Elliott) and Little Beaver (Bobby Blake) return to Blue Springs as the Duchess (Alice Fleming), is going to sell her stagecoach line and marry Fancy Charlie who is posing as an English gentleman Talbot Champneys (Ian Keith), a plot of marrying rich women and doing away with them for their fortune... Red becomes suspicious and it's up to him and Little Beaver to save the day...director Leslie Selander takes several turns in this delightful story, all of which involve the stuntwork of Republic's best in the business.

Special Features are a photo gallery, B-Western Promo, Adventures of Red Ryder Serial Chapters #3 & 4, Actor Bios on Wild Bill Elliott and Bobby Blake, Rocky Allan Lane Promo on his Red Ryder Double Features...the bonus features are a plus for any Western collection that is worth it's salt.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

If you enjoyed this volume the next volumes will have you roped and hog-tied...the Red Ryder Double Feature Series is a must have for all of us who grew up riding the trails with Fred Harman's newspaper comic strip character which was popular during 1936 to 1964...at that time I discovered Dell Comics and the stories and artwork of Harman's hero Red Ryder...now on DVD we can relive those early days when Red Ryder, Little Beaver and the Duchess made the west a safe place live...B-Westerns reigned for all the little cowboys and girls who made a trip to the local theater to watch their favorite hero Red Ryder!

Total Time: 116 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8408 ~ (12/28/2004)

I'm a Peaceable Man !.......2005-02-08

From the 30s to the early 50s, a number of Hollywood studios turned out hour-long "B" westerns for kids going to Saturday matinee shows at the local theatre. No studio was more active than Republic Pictures, and adapting comic strip hero, Red Ryder, and his young Native American sidekick, Little Beaver, for the silver screen was inevitable.

During the 40s, four actors played Red Ryder, at different times--Donald "Red" Barry ( only in the serial ), Allan Lane, William "Wild Bill" Elliott and Jim Bannon.
For this fan at least, Elliott was the best. In fairness, Allan Lane soon made another series for Republic as "Rocky" Lane which was terrific. While he did not resemble the comic-book character, Wild Bill seemed a natural as Red Ryder--he was an excellent horseman, fine in action scenes, tough when necessary, humourous on occasion and had a good rapport with Little Beaver, played by Bobby Blake. Yes indeed--Bobby did grow up to be actor Robert Blake !

By the way, "I'm a peaceable man" was Elliott's catch-phrase--usually just before some bad guy got pounded all over a saloon !
These movies were tightly-plotted, well-acted by Republic's stable of contract players, and provided audiences with plenty of high-speed, hard-hitting, cliff-hanging action. The two Red Ryder features on this disc ( Volume 7 ) were made in 1945, and are :--

Great Stagecoach Robbery. An old outlaw ( Francis MacDonald ) is released from jail after serving five years for robbery. Wanting to "go straight", he wishes to return the stolen money to the rightful owners, but his old gang-mates have much less honourable ideas. To increase the pressure on the old man, they have recruited his hot-headed son ( John James ) to help them. The irony here is that the one man who can help him is the man who sent him to jail in the first place--Red Ryder.

Phantom of the Plains. Red and Beaver arrive in town to find that Red's aunt--the Duchess ( series regular Alice Fleming )--has been swept off her feet by an "English lord", and is planning to marry him and run off to his castle in England. Of course, she is selling her possessions so that she can take all her money to enjoy life "at court" in London. Red soon realises that this "lord" ( Ian Keith, in a wonderful, hammy, evil performance )is a phony, as is his "French maid" ( Virginia Christine ). Two local thugs ( William Haade and Bud Geary ) soon recognize his "lordship" as "Fancy Charlie",an American confidence trickster, who likes to "carve up widows for their dough"--they want a "slice of the pie". The Duchess will not listen to Red's suspicions, and, of course, he and Little Beaver have to come to the rescue. The second half of "Phantom" is one of the most exciting in the history of "B" westerns.

Considering the price, I found the quality of the full-screen, black and white image, to be lacking--there are a lot of "speckles", a few scene jumps and general wear and tear. The films are still very watchable though.

Notwithstanding the picture quality, the Red Ryder movies with Bill Elliott were among the most entertaining "B" westerns ever produced. He made 16 in all. If you are nostalgic for a time when children's films were innocent fun, but still created a lot of excitement, saddle up with Red and Little Beaver--I think you'll enjoy the ride !

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ASIN: B0001EQIGU
Release Date: 2004-02-24

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The Red Ryder movies were based on the character created by Fred Harman for his newspaper comic strip, which ran from 1938 to 1964. Legend has it that Red Ryder and his faithful sidekick Little Beaver, would go wherever needed, to defend the innocent, bring crooks to justice and restore the peace. This double feature includes Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947) -- the last film to star Lane in the title role -- in which he rids a gold mining town of the outlaws who have been operating right under the nose of the sheriff. The second film, Oregon Trail Scouts (1947), recounts how Red was teamed up with his young sidekick, Little Beaver. Bonus Features: Actor Bios| Previews| Scene Selection| Bonus: "Gun Trouble Valley" the pilot episode of the Red Ryder TV Series Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 118 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1947; SRP - $19.99.

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"Red Ryder B-Western Series ... Allan Lane as Red Ryder ... VCI Home Video" .......2004-09-11

VCI presents another of its popular Red Ryder series starring Allan "Rocky" Lane as Ryder and Bobby Blake as Little Beaver ~ on this double bill both films were personally handled by legendary B-western director R.G. Springsteen ~ Earle Snell was the screenwriter and produced and released by Republic/Sidney Picker Productions ~ with the regular stock company coming to the rescue.

First up is "The Marshal of Cripple Creek" (1947-B&W-58 mins), featuring an all-star cast Martha Wentworth as the Duchess, Tom London, Trevor Bardette, Gene Roth, William Self, Helen Wallace and last but not least Mr. Roy Barcroft (King of the Badmen) who always has an ace up his sleeve ~ this last and seventh film of Allan Lane has everything that a buckaroo could ask for...bankrobbers in a gold-mining town and a chance for Red Ryder to show the right path for a former outlaw to follow.

Let's look at the second outing "Oregon Trail Scouts" (1947-B&W-58 mins), real touching storyline, when Little Beaver met up with Red Ryder and became long-lasting friends and sidekicks...riding the range in adventure after adventure ~ another Republic cast with Ed Cassidy, Emmett Lynn, Edmund Cobb, Earl Hodgins, Jack Kirk and our favorite bad guy Roy Barcroft being hit over the head with a frying pan by Martha Wentworth (the Duchess)...this was the fifth of the seven Red Ryder westerns...this fast paced horse-opera finished with high marks on the entire Ryder Series.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

Altogether Fred Harman's Red Ryder appeared in 22 full-length films and one serial "The Adventures of Red Ryder", starring Don "Red" Barry in the title role ~ artist Harman (2/09/1902 - 01/02/1982) was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and made his way illustrating for various publications...his most popular and enduring character was Red Ryder, was later published by Dell in comic book form...I know because I collected each and everyone when I was a youngster...there plenty of action and hard riding...well, you're durn tootin', a line that was used by one of my favorite sidedkicks, George "Gabby" Hayes --- Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 112 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8356 ~ (02/24/2004)

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Red Ryder Double Feature, Vol. 8
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ASIN: B0006N2ET6
Release Date: 2004-12-28

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Originally produced by Republic Pictures, the Red Ryder movies were based on the character created by Fred Harman for his newspaper comic strip, which ran from 1938 to 1964. Legend has it that Red Ryder and his faithful sidekick Little Beaver would go wherever needed, to defend the innocent, bring crooks to justice and restores the peace. In Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947) Red Ryder returns from the Spanish-American war to find his hometown community overrun with rustlers. Outright war erupts between the homesteaders and ranchers and Red Ryder must determine who is behind the havoc and put a stop to it. The second feature, Santa Fe Uprising (1946), has our heroes Red Ryder and Little Beaver rescuing The Duchess from a morally depraved civic leader who has put her in grave danger. Bonus Features: Photo Gallery of Posters and Comic Book Art| Actor Bios| Scene Selection Menu| B-Western & Bill Elliott Promos| Bonus: Chapter 5 & 6 from The Adventures of Red Ryder serial (1940). Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 107 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1947, 1946; SRP - $19.99.

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"Red Ryder B-Western Series ... Allan Lane as Red Ryder ... VCI Home Video" .......2005-04-21

VCI Entertainment presents another of its popular Red Ryder series starring Allan "Rocky" Lane as Ryder and Bobby Blake as Little Beaver ~ on this double bill both films were personally handled by legendary B-western director R.G. Springsteen ~ Earle Snell was the screenwriter and produced and released by Republic/Sidney Picker Productions ~ with the regular stock company coming to the rescue.

First up is "RUSTLERS OF DEVIL'S CANYON" (1947-B&W-58 mins)
Allan Lane (Red Ryder), Bobby Blake (Little Beaver), Martha Wentworth (the Duchess), Peggy Stewart (Bess), Roy Barcroft (Mr. Clark), Tom London (Sheriff), Emmett Lynn (Blizzard)
Red Ryder (Allan Lane) returns from the Spanish American war to find rustlers in control...when homesteaders arrive, they start a fight between them and the ranchers...can the Sheriff (Tom London) handle this alone...Red tries to solve the problem not knowing a trusted friend (Roy Barcroft) is the leader of the rustlers and knows of Red's plan...will Roy Barcroft outwit Red and celebrate a victory...or will Red and Little Beaver (Bobby Blake) once again foil the plans of corrupt villains that prey on all innocent actors working for the Republic Studios...stay tuned and find out!

Let's look at the second outing "SANTA FE UPRISING" (1946-B&W-56 mins)
Allan Lane (Red Ryder), Bobby Blake (Little Beaver), Martha Wentworth (the Duchess), Barton MacLean (Crawford), Jack LaRue, Tom London, Dick Curtis, Emmett Lynn, Edmund Cobb, Keane Duncan, Forrest Taylor.
The Aunt of Red Ryder (Allan Lane), The Duchess (Martha Wentworth) arrives in town protect her property...a town big-shot, Crawford (Barton MacLane) is the leader an outlaw gang...Crawford tries to prevent her from reaching her destination...but Red intercepts this plan and it doesn't play out...town marshal gets too close to the truth and is making it too hot for all concerned...Crawford has his number one boy Luke (Dick Curtis) kidnap Red's Indian friend Little Beaver (Bobby Blake)...will this be the end for our favorite Indian Sidekick...what is Red's plan to make things right for all the cast in this first rate B-Western...don't go anywhere cause the final chapter is afoot!

Special Features are...Trailer...B-Western Promos...Bill Elliot Promos...THE ADVENTURES OF RED RYDER SERIAL (1940), Chapter 5 & 6...Scene Selection Menu...Text/Photo Galleries...Poster Art...Comic Book Art Gallery...Biographies
Allan Lane was perhaps best known as the voice of MR. ED on the hit TV show...but to many of his B-Western Fans he was known by the nickname "Rocky," Lane as his later films displayed with excellent reviews.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

If you enjoyed this volume the next twelve volumes will have you roped and hogtide ~ the Red Ryder Double Feature Series is a must have for all of us who grew up riding the trails with Fred Harman's newspaper comic strip character which was popular during 1936 to 1964 --- during that time I discovered Dell Comics and the stories and artwork of Harman's hero Red Ryder --- now on DVD we can relive those early days when Red Ryder, Little Beaver and the Duchess made the west a safe place live --- B-Westerns reigned for all the little cowboys and girls who made a trip to the local theater to watch their favorite hero Red Ryder ---Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 114 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8409 ~ (02/24/2004)

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Red Ryder Double Feature, Vol. 5
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ASIN: B00028G6DK
Release Date: 2004-06-29

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1945 Red Ryder Double Features starring Wild Bill Elliott in Colorado Pioneers and Wagon Wheels Westward. In the first, Red Ryder catches a crook and his two young accomplices in Chicago. He takes the boys back to the ranch to be rehabilitated. Upon returning he finds part of the ranch has burned down and all the help is leaving. In the second, as master of a wagon train, Red Ryder unknowingly leads homesteaders into ghost town inhabited by outlaws. Bonus Features: Scene Selection Menu| Bonus Chapter 1 from the Adventures of Red Ryder serial (1940). Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 115 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1945; SRP - $19.99.

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"Red Ryder B-Western Series ... Double Feature Vol. 5 ... VCI Home Video" .......2004-09-13

Republic Pictures along with VCI Entertainment has released two more winners of the long running "Red Ryder Double Features" ~ this fifth volume has recurring roles for William "Wild Bill' Elliott as Red Ryder, Bobby Blake as Little Beaver and Alice Fleming as the Duchess (Reds Aunt) ~ both films from the mid '40s are exciting with interesting and diverse storylines.

On this first Ryder B-Western "Colorado Pioneers" (1945-B&W-54 mins), the plot summary is about a couple of bad boys in the big city, Freddy Chapman and Billy Cummings have taken the wrong path of crime, with the help of Roy Barcroft (King of the Badmen) who always looks for the easy way to make a buck ~ never fear Red Ryder (Elliott) and Little Beaver (Blake) come up with the idea to rehabilitate the boys on the Ryder ranch ~ tune in and see if the Ryder family can turn the boys from the dark side to the side of good and ranch life.

The second film on this double bill is "Wagon Wheels Westward" (1945-B&W-56 mins), a theme that's been used in previous B-Westerns, wagon train of settlers arrive in a ghost town that is unknowingly headquarters for a gang of outlaws ~ what would a Ryder Western be without Roy Barcroft (King of the Badmen) ~ Barcroft is the leader of a group of henchmen working a con game against innocent homesteaders ~ another plot surfaces with Linda Stirling trying to hold off George J. Lewis (both actors appeared in "The Tiger Woman"-serial 1944) who wants to tell her husband Jay Kirby (all three actors appeared in "Zorro's Black Whip"-serial 1944) about Stirling's dark past ~ Republic's stock ace stuntmen come up with some of the best fight scenes ever caught on film ~ great film directing from R.G. Springsteen and entertaining screenplays by Earle Snell both top notch Republic Pictures staff personnel ~ Elliott as usual is outstanding as Ryder, with some hard riding segments on his horse Thunder, displaying Wild Bill's signature style.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

If you enjoyed this volume the next twelve volumes will have you roped and hogtide ~ the Red Ryder Double Feature Series is a must have for all of us who grew up riding the trails with Fred Harman's newspaper comic strip character which was popular during 1936 to 1964 --- during that time I discovered Dell Comics and the stories and artwork of Harman's hero Red Ryder --- now on DVD we can relive those early days when Red Ryder, Little Beaver and the Duchess made the west a safe place live --- B-Westerns reigned for all the little cowboys and girls who made a trip to the local theater to watch their favorite hero Red Ryder ---Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 110 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8405 ~ (6/29/2004)

RED RYDER DOUBLE FEATURE Vol 1: San Antonio Kid & Cheyenne Wildcat

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Little Don Plays Big Red
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1940's Red Ryder and Little Beaver Volume 1, come to DVD!
Red Ryder-Memories
ADVENTURES OF RED RYDER

RED RYDER DOUBLE FEATURE Vol 1: San Antonio Kid & Cheyenne Wildcat
Starring: Don 'Red' Barry , Noah Beery , Tommy Cook , Maude Allen , and Vivian Austin
Director: William Witney , and John English
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ASIN: B000067J2M
Release Date: 2002-06-25

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Originally produced by Republic Pictures, the Red Ryder movies were based on the character created by Fred Harman for his newspaper comic strip, which ran from 1938 to 1964. Legends has it that Red Ryder and his faithful sidekick Little Beaver would go wherever needed, to defend the innocent, bring crooks to justice and restore the peace. There's plenty of double-barreled action in this double-feature starring Wild Bill Elliott as the Red Ryder and Bobby Blake as Little Beaver. In the first part of our double-bill, San Antonio Kid (1944), greedy outlaws in pursuit of the coveted "black gold," frighten local ranchers into leaving their homesteads in order that they might buy up all the valuable land. Red Ryder comes to their aid. In the second half of the double-bill, Cheyenne Wildcat (1947), Red Ryder is the unwilling object-of-desire caught between the love of two different ladies, but he still finds the time to outwit a gang of ornery outlaws. Bonus Features: Photo Gallery of Posters and Comic Book Art| Actor Bios| Original Adventures of Red Ryder Serial Trailer| Scene Selection. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 108 minutes; B&W; 1.33.1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1944 & 1947; SRP - $19.99.

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Little Don Plays Big Red.......2006-01-13

This is yet another adaptation of a popular comic strip. Yours truly regularly read Red Ryder comic books as a teen, and this is worthy translation. Don Barry is very good in the title role, although he really doesn't fit the comic book look of Red Ryder--Red is a tall gangly guy, and Barry is very short. It's comical (pun intended) to see him do a little hop when he mounts his horse in order to be able to jump up that high! Directors Witney and English couldn't stand working with Barry and his oversize ego (they called him "the midget"); apparently he constantly wanted to change things and write his own lines. Despite this, the relationship works very well indeed on the screen. Probably they gave him that huge hat to make him look taller.

Tommy Cook plays Red's buddy Little Beaver, and he does well with the silly "Indian lingo" lines they gave him. Noah Beery ("Overland Mail", "Zorro Rides Again") is an all-time favorite Western bad-guy, and William Farnum helps out. Hal Taliaferro, seen in lots of serials, is Red's pal Cherokee, and Maude Pierce Allen is terrific as Red's aunt, the Duchess. The indefatigible Davy Sharpe does the stunt work for Barry.

"Red Ryder B-Western Series ... Wild Bill Elliott as Red Ryder ... VCI Home Video" .......2004-09-12

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that Gordon Elliott (6/15/1903 - 11/26/1965) from Pattonsburg, Mo, later known at William "Wild Bill" Elliott (the Peaceable Man) was the best Red Ryder on the big screen ~ he got the name of "Wild Bill" after starring in a Columbia serial "The Great Adventurers of Wild Bill Hickok" back in 1938, went on to make a multitude of westerns during the '40s and '50s ~ it was then Republic Studios was looking for a star to be featured in Fred Harman's Red Ryder comic strip series coming alive and on the big screen ~ it's no small wonder that William Elliott's name was at the top of the list ~ working with the top directors of the day Howard P. Bretherton, Spencer Gordon Bennett, Joseph Kane, Wallace A. Grissell, Leslie Selander and R.G. Springsteen all under Republic Pictures banner.

First up is "The San Antonio Kid" (1944-B&W-59 mins), featuring William Elliott as Red Ryder, Bobby Blake as Little Beaver, Alice Fleming as the Duchess (Reds Aunt), Duncan Renaldo (later to become The Cisco Kid, Robin Hood of the Old West) as Johnny Bennett (the San Antonio Kid), Glenn Strange as Ace Hanlon, LeRoy Mason as Walter Garfield, Linda Stirling (of Republic Serial fame) as Ann Taylor and Jack Kirk as Ben Taylor...with a cattle car full of Republics ace stuntmen Yakima Canutt (king of the stunt department), Henry Wills and Tom Steele (Ryder's stunt double) ~ plenty of action to go around ~ oil is discovered and it looks like some slick villainy is afoot to drive the Taylor's and neighboring ranchers off their land ~ time for Red and his horse Thunder to go into action.

Second on this double bill is "Cheyenne Wildcat" (1944-B&W-54 mins), again Elliott, Blake and Fleming star in a bank fraud involving some very savory characters, such as Tom London, Roy Barcroft (King of the Badmen) was so good at being Bad! ~ on the same bill is Peggy Stewart as the daughter of an honest deceased banker who was shot on the stage for mysterious reasons ~ it's up to Red Ryder and Little Beaver to see beyond such treachery ~ director Leslie Selander takes several turns in this delightful story, all of which involve the stuntwork of Republic's best in the business.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

If you enjoyed this volume the next twelve volumes will have you roped and hogtide ~ the Red Ryder Double Feature Series is a must have for all of us who grew up riding the trails with Fred Harman's newspaper comic strip character which was popular during 1936 to 1964 --- during that time I discovered Dell Comics and the stories and artwork of Harman's hero Red Ryder --- now on DVD we can relive those early days when Red Ryder, Little Beaver and the Duchess made the west a safe place live --- B-Westerns reigned for all the little cowboys and girls who made a trip to the local theater to watch their favorite hero Red Ryder ---Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 113 mins ~ VCI/Entertainment 8330 ~ (06/25/2002)

1940's Red Ryder and Little Beaver Volume 1, come to DVD!.......2002-11-08

Many now only relate to "Red Ryder's Genuine Carbine Action Two-Hundred Shot Lightning Loader Range Model Air Rifle" made famous in the 1983 Christmas movie, "A Christmas Story". This story was about a 10 year old boys obsession with getting Red Ryder's air rifle for Christmas.

Well now, we can all see this famous no-nonsense cowboy and his little sidekick Indian boy, Little Beaver in action. This was a perfect pair & their complete honorable taming of the west.

Red Ryder & Little Beaver adventures dominated the comic strips in the 1930's - 1950's. Late in the 30's REd Ryder came to the screen in a 12 action packed episode serial. Pretty good stuff and a sample coming attraction of this early Red Ryder serial is included on this double feature DVD.

The 1940's Red Ryder introduced the most popular Red Ryder with Wild Bill Elliot and Robert Blake an Little Beaver. This duo went on to make over a dozen Red Ryder movies in the 40's.
This Double Feature remastered DVD Full Screen Black/White includes 2 of thier movies.

An Antonio Kid (1944 / 52 minutes) - greedy outlaws pursuit of the coveted "Black Gold" by terrorizing ranchers.

Cheyenne Wildcat (1947 / 50 minutes) - Red becomes the object of desire of 2 ladies while he & Lil' Beaver pursue outlaws.

This is wholesome fun family entertainment. Red & Lil' Beaver compliment each other and there is genuine onscreen friendship chemistry between them. This is fun stuff. Nice addition to the old western DVD library. Also included is a movie billboard & comic strip montage extra.

Also, now we see why Ralphie Parker from "A Christmas Story" obsessed over Red Ryder!!! Enjoy.

Red Ryder-Memories.......2002-08-13

These two western "B" movies from the 40's are typical of the westerns of the war years. The second movie, "Cheyene Wildcat" is the best of the Elliott "Ryder" movies. A big plus is Robert Blake (Baretta) playing Little Beaver! Another big plus, is Roy Barcroft as the mean villian. As with all the old movies coming out in DVD, the quality is very good.
If you are over 60 you'll enjoy the memory-if you are under 60 you get to see a time when good triumphed over evil!

ADVENTURES OF RED RYDER.......2002-05-26

I don`t believe this one ever got to the U.K. when i was riding the range at Saturday cinema. One word. Wonderful. My memories of serials in the early 50`s here in U.K. were Blackhawk. Possibly the best ever. Jungle Girl, Captain Video,SirLancelot,Superman,and White Eagle. Now at almost 60 years old to be able to relive those happy years once again with a serial like Red Ryder plus a TV episode with one of my favorite cowboys Rocky Lane is beyond words.The D V D transfer is very good its a treat to be able to see a good quality picture at last. I`ve had enough of poor quality slow speed video copy`s and as for some of the material some people get away with on the net. I urge you forget the rubbish and go for D V D and make Red Ryder your first choice. Come on company`s lets have some more...

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Red Ryder - Double Feature Vol 9
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ASIN: B000A6CKXY
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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In "Marshal of Laredo" (1945) Red Ryder befriends a lawyer who is about to be hanged on trumped up charges. The second feature, "Tucson Raiders" (1944) has Red Ryder and his sidekick taking on a corrupt governor to bring him to justice.

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"Fred Harman's character Red Ryder rides into exciting adventures ~ Wild Bill Elliott".......2005-09-16

VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures present the first of a double feature..."Marshal of Laredo" (1945) (digitally remastered in Dolby), long running Red Ryder series turned out in the early '40s...the storyline is excellent with outstanding as usual productions with hours worth of entertainment....well it's not over yet so stay in the saddle and see the final chapter of this exciting story...Red Ryder must find out the truth about a bank robbery that may involve Denver Jack...a crooked lawyer who works for Denver Jack wants to go straight, but Denver has other plans...Randall the lawyer is set up on a murder charge after he tells Denver he wants out so he can marry Judy Bowers....knowing he may by innocent will Red Ryder and Little Beaver be able to uncover evidence to prove his innocence...can Ryder and Denver settles this with fisticuffs or will it be six shooters...don't one thrilling adventure after another.

Under director R. G. Springsteen with screenplay by Fred Harman and Robert Creighton Williams...the cast include Wild Bill Elliott (Red Ryder), Robert Blake (Little Beaver), Alice Fleming (The Duchess), Peggy Stewart (Judy Bowers), Jack McClendon (Larry Randall), Roy Barcroft (Denver Jack), Don Costello (Pretty Boy Murphy), Tom London (Barton), George Chesebro (Chief Deputy), Bud Geary (Ferguson)...another thrilling Red Ryder B-Western provided by Republic Pictures during their heyday of the early '40s.

The second feature on the double bill from VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures is "Tucson Raiders" (1944) (digitally remastered)...Wild Bill Elliott as Red Ryder finds himself framed for murder...will Little Beaver come to the aid of his favorite hero and stop the crooked Sheriff's from killing Red in an attempted jail break..can we trust Hannah Rogers as Red notices a signal she gives the Sheriff as the note is passed...good ole Gabby gets the note but will Red be able to decodes it...we need a confession that The Duchess must get from Hannah to help Red find the outlaws...all this and much more follows the adventures of the "Tucson Raiders" with Red Ryder trailing after.

Under director Spencer Gordon Bennet with screenplay by Anthony Coldway and Fred Harman...the cast include Wild Bill Elliott (Red Ryder), George "Gabby" Hayes (Gabby), Bobby Blake (Little Beaver), Alice Fleming (The Duchess), Peggy Stewart (Beth Rogers), Ruth Lee (Hannah Rogers), LeRoy Mason (Jeff Stark), Stanley Andrews (Governor York), John Whitney (Tom Hamilton), Bud Geary (Deputy One Eye), Karl Hackett (Rev. George Allen), Tom Steele (Deputy), Marshall Reed (Deputy), Tom Chatterton (Judge James Wayne), Ed Cassidy (Sheriff Kirk )...William Elliott had a long and prosperous career as a B-Western star well into the 1950s.

RED RYDER SERIES:
1. Marshal of Reno (1944)
2. The San Antonio Kid (1944)
3. Vigilantes of Dodge City (1944)
4. Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)
5. Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945)
6. The Lone Texas Ranger (1945)
7. Marshal of Laredo (1945)
8. Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946)
9. Sun Valley Cyclone (1946)
10.Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
11.Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947)
12.Homesteaders of Paradise Valley (1947)
13.Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947)
14.Marshal of Cripple Creek (1947)
15.Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949)
16.Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949)
17.The Fighting Redhead (1949)
18.Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949)

SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. Photo Gallery (Red Ryder Lobby Cards - Dell Comic Book Covers)
2. B-Western Promo:
"Bad Man from Red Butte" (Johnny Mack Brown)
"Satan's Cradle" & "The Darling Caballero" (Duncan Renaldo (Cisco Kid) & Leo Carrillo (Pancho)
"Under California Stars" & "Bells of San Angelo" (Roy Rogers & Trigger)
3..Allan "Rocky" Lane Promo:
"Rustlers of Devil's Canyon" & "Sante Fe Uprising" (Allan "Rocky" Lane as Red Ryder)
4. Adventures of Red Ryder Serial: (Chapters 7 & 8) (Don "Red" Barry as Red Ryder)
5. Bios & Filmography:
Wild Bill Elliott
Bobby Blake (aka Robert Blake)

If you enjoyed "Volume 9" why not pick up of "Red Ryder Double Features Volume 10" featuring "Marshal of Reno" (1944) and "Sheriff of Red Wood Valley" (1946)...also the latest Bobby J. Copeland's book on "Bill Elliott:The Peaceable Man" is chuck full of answers to all the questions his fans had from early on...plenty of thrills, adventure and loaded with action. My personal favorites were the "Red Ryder Series" or "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" an ongoing character that would appear in many films to come...as Hickok and Wild Bill Saunders. Elliott was a natural for the western, his riding abilities and fight scenes were the caliber of Buck Jones, Johnny Mack Brown and Bob Steele...good reading for all you wranglers out there...I found myself being transported back in time, Mr. Copeland's book has opened my eyes to what a wonderful unselfish person Bill Elliott was...only wish I could have met him. He was one of a kind...a peaceable man!...published by Empire Publising and available on Amazon and Empire Publications Inc.

Great job by VCI Entertainment for releasing the digital transfere with a clean, clear and crisp print...looking forward to more of the same from the '40s vintage...order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment, stay tuned once again with a top notch B-Western from VCI---Western Classics, all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 112 mins on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment 8410 ~ (8/30/2005)

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