Ridin' the Cherokee Trail (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Ridin' the Cherokee Trail is a western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 59 minutes. “NO LAWMAN'S LAND! Lead slugs mean more than a silver star in killer country...but the Texas Ranger carries dynamite on each hip!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Singing cowboy Tex Ritter and his sidekick, Slim Andrews, star in this musical Western about a couple of Texas Rangers who defend the citizens of a small territory from power-hungry outlaws. Villain Bradley Craven (Forrest Taylor) is determined to stop the election process that would allow the region to join the Union. Tex and Slim join a rancher and his daughter to stop Craven, with fearless Tex going undercover to ensure that justice is served.
Who’s in it. Ridin' the Cherokee Trail stars Tex Ritter as Tex Ritter, Slim Andrews as Slim, Forrest Taylor as Brad Craven and Betty Miles as Ruth Wyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ridin' the Cherokee Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ridin' the Cherokee Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ridin' the Cherokee Trail tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ridin' the Cherokee Trail (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ridin' the Cherokee Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ridin' the Cherokee Trail worth watching?
- Ridin' the Cherokee Trail holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ridin' the Cherokee Trail?
- Ridin' the Cherokee Trail stars Tex Ritter, Slim Andrews, Forrest Taylor, Betty Miles and Jack Roper.
- When was Ridin' the Cherokee Trail released?
- Ridin' the Cherokee Trail was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.