Riding West (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film

Released in 1944, Riding West is a western film directed by William Berke, running about 58 minutes. “Mile by Mile the opened new trails...fighting every danger the old west knew!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charles Starrett stars in the lightning-paced Columbia western Riding West. Somebody is planning to sabotage the new Pony Express mail service, and hard-ridin' Steve Jordan (Charles Starrett) aims to find out who.
Who’s in it. Riding West stars Charles Starrett as Steve Jordan, Shirley Patterson as Alice Morton, Arthur Hunnicutt as Prof. Arkansas Higgins (as Arthur 'Arkansas' Hunnicutt) and Ernest Tubb as Ernie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding West 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 Riding West (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riding West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Riding West?
- Riding West stars Charles Starrett, Shirley Patterson, Arthur Hunnicutt, Ernest Tubb and Steve Clark.
- When was Riding West released?
- Riding West was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.
