Sundown on the Prairie (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, Sundown on the Prairie is a western film directed by Albert Herman, running about 58 minutes. “THAT SOFT-SINGING TEXAN PLAYS WITH DYNAMITE - ENOUGH TO BLOW HIM TO KINGDOM COME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tex and Ananias are sent by the government to capture some Santa Fe rustlers. Tex recognizes Hendricks as an outlaw, captures him and learns that Hendricks intends to meet a rustler named Dorgan. Tex goes instead and finds out that Dorgan plans to move rustled cattle through the ranch owned by Graham and his daughter Ruth. Dorgan has Graham Pass set to be dynamited to stop any pursuit.
Who’s in it. Sundown on the Prairie stars Tex Ritter as Tex, Horace Murphy as Ananias, Dorothy Fay as Ruth Graham and Karl Hackett as Jack Hendricks, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sundown on the Prairie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sundown on the Prairie 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 Sundown on the Prairie (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sundown on the Prairie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sundown on the Prairie?
- Sundown on the Prairie stars Tex Ritter, Horace Murphy, Dorothy Fay, Karl Hackett and Charles King.
- When was Sundown on the Prairie released?
- Sundown on the Prairie was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.