Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949): Cast & Plot
Riders of the Whistling Pines is a 1949 action western directed by John English, starring Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Lane Chandler and Jason Robards Sr.. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- John English
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Riders of the Whistling Pines About?
The premise of Riders of the Whistling Pines without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gene Autry arrives to safeguard the forest from a lumber ring. He thinks Ranger Charles Carter is helping Henry Mitchell, but Carter was killed by Mitchell’s henchman Bill Wright, who concealed a tussock moth infestation that would force tree removal. Gene gives the proceeds to Carter’s daughter Helen, then leads aerial DDT spraying, sparking outrage over poisoned wildlife.
Riders of the Whistling Pines Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- spraying ddt
- united states forest service
- b western
- singing cowboy
- western music
Riders of the Whistling Pines Cast & Characters
Gene Autry leads the cast as Gene Autry, with Lane Chandler as Forest Ranger (uncredited) and Jason Robards Sr. as Charles Carter (uncredited). Directed by John English; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director John English
- Gene Autry as Gene Autry
- Lane Chandler as Forest Ranger (uncredited)
- Jason Robards Sr. as Charles Carter (uncredited)
- Douglass Dumbrille as Henry Mitchell
Also Starring in Riders of the Whistling Pines
· 32 more- Damian O'Flynn Bill Wright
- Jimmy Lloyd Joe Lucas
- Patricia Barry Helen Carter
- Harry Cheshire Dr. Daniel Chadwick
- Clayton Moore Henchman Pete
- Frank O'Connor Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited)
- Emmett Vogan Dr. Farley (uncredited)
- Jack Tornek Dancer at Party (uncredited)
- Blackie Whiteford Townsman at Hearing (uncredited)
- Al Thompson Townsman at Hearing (uncredited)
- Merrill McCormick Townsman at Hearing (uncredited)
- Roy Gordon Supt. John Hoaglund (uncredited)
- Nolan Leary Rancher (uncredited)
- Ray Jones Rancher (uncredited)
- Ted Mapes Logger (uncredited)
- Robert Robinson Townsman at Party (uncredited)
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- George Bell Juror (uncredited)
- Virginia Carroll Townswoman at Hearing (uncredited)
- Britt Wood Rancher Smith (uncredited)
- Steve Benton Henchman (uncredited)
- Sandy Sanders Man at Party (uncredited)
- Leon Weaver Abner Weaver
- Lynn Farr Henchman (uncredited)
- Loie Bridge Loie Weaver (uncredited)
- Jerry Scoggins The Cass County Boys
- Fred S. Martin The Cass County Boys
- Bert Dodson The Cass County Boys
- Ione Kettle The Pinafores
- Beulah Kettle The Pinafores
- Eunice Kettle The Pinafores
- Len Torrey The Marshal (uncredited)
More from John English
More films directed by John English: Hills of Utah, Gene Autry and the Mounties, The Blazing Sun and Cow Town.
Riders of the Whistling Pines Plot Summary
What happens in Riders of the Whistling Pines from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the quiet, pine-dotted North Woods, the tale centers on Forester Charles Carter, Jason Robards Sr, who stumbles upon a looming disaster: a tussock moth infestation that could wipe out vast swaths of the forest. The threat runs headlong into the ambitions of Henry Mitchell, Douglass Dumbrille, a powerful landowner who holds exclusive logging rights and stands ready to profit from a forest tragedy. Carter’s instinct to warn others clashes with Mitchell’s calculated desire to keep the problem quiet, and when Carter tries to phone in the infestation, Mitchell secretly cuts the line, forcing Carter to ride into town to sound the alarm in person.
Full summary
The whole story of Riders of the Whistling Pines, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Riders of the Whistling Pines?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the forester who first discovers the tussock moth infestation?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Riders of the Timberline, Riders of Destiny and Ride, Ranger, Ride.
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Riders of the Whistling Pines FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Riders of the Whistling Pines, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Riders of the Whistling Pines?
Riders of the Whistling Pines runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Riders of the Whistling Pines released?
Riders of the Whistling Pines was released on March 16, 1949.
Who directed Riders of the Whistling Pines?
Riders of the Whistling Pines was directed by John English.
More films by John English Who is in the cast of Riders of the Whistling Pines?
Riders of the Whistling Pines stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Lane Chandler as Forest Ranger (uncredited) and Jason Robards Sr. as Charles Carter (uncredited), among 36 credited actors.
Does Riders of the Whistling Pines have a post-credit scene?
No. Riders of the Whistling Pines has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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