The Forest Rangers (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, The Forest Rangers is a drama film directed by George Marshall, running about 87 minutes. “Sizzling Adventure...Flaming Romance...Hot as a Forest Fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ranger Don Stuart fights a forest fire with timber boss friend Tana 'Butch' Mason, and finds evidence of arson. He suspects Twig Dawson but can't prove it. Butch loves Don but he, poor fool, won't notice her as a woman; instead he meets socialite Celia in town and elopes with her. The action plot (Don's pursuit of the fire starter) parallels Tana's comic efforts to scare tenderfoot Celia back to the city.
Who’s in it. The Forest Rangers stars Fred MacMurray as Don Stuart, Paulette Goddard as Celia Huston Stuart, Susan Hayward as Tana 'Butch' Mason and Lynne Overman as Jammer Jones, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forest Rangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forest Rangers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forest Rangers (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forest Rangers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Forest Rangers?
- The Forest Rangers stars Fred MacMurray, Paulette Goddard, Susan Hayward, Lynne Overman and Albert Dekker.
- When was The Forest Rangers released?
- The Forest Rangers was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.