Singing Guns (1950): Cast & Plot
Singing Guns is a 1950 western directed by R.G. Springsteen, starring Vaughn Monroe as Rhiannon / John Gwyn, Ward Bond and Ella Raines. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Singing Guns About?
The premise of Singing Guns without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Infamous stagecoach robber Rhiannon unexpectedly becomes the town deputy after rescuing the sheriff, forcing him to juggle the thrill of law enforcement he grows to love with the lure of his former outlaw life that he still misses.
Singing Guns Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- b western
- singing cowboy
- western music
- job
Singing Guns Cast & Characters
Vaughn Monroe leads the cast as Rhiannon / John Gwyn, with Ward Bond as Sheriff Jim Caradac and Ella Raines as Nan Morgan. Directed by R.G. Springsteen; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director R.G. Springsteen
- Vaughn Monroe as Rhiannon / John Gwyn
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Ward Bond as Sheriff Jim Caradac - Ella Raines as Nan Morgan
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Walter Brennan as Dr. Jonathan Mark
Also Starring in Singing Guns
· 15 more- Harry Shannon Judge Waller
- Barry Kelley Mike Murphy
- Jeff Corey Richards
- Denver Pyle Richards Henchman
- George Chandler Smitty, Piano Player
- Ralph Dunn Traveler
- John Doucette Miner
- Russell Custer Townsman (uncredited)
- Rex Lease Stage Driver
- Tom Fadden Express Agent
- Billy Gray
- Elinor Donahue Little Girl (uncredited)
- Jimmie Dodd
- Barbra Fuller Girl (uncredited)
- Mary Bear
More from R.G. Springsteen
More films directed by R.G. Springsteen: Tiger by the Tail, Hostile Guns, Red Tomahawk and Waco.
Singing Guns Plot Summary
What happens in Singing Guns from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A wanted outlaw named Rhiannon Vaughn Monroe has stashed a million dollars’ worth of gold stolen from the Great Western Mining Company. The sheriff from the nearby town of Goldville, Jim Caradac Ward Bond, hides inside a stagecoach reported to be carrying more of the company’s gold. Rhiannon interrupts the stage and forces Caradac and Nan Morgan Ella Raines, the sheriff’s girlfriend, into a perilous ride that exposes the town to danger and daring. With cool confidence, Rhiannon disarms Caradac when he tries to stop the robbery, and when the strong box is opened, he finds nothing but sand inside.
Full summary
The whole story of Singing Guns, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Singing Guns?
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 portrays the outlaw Rhiannon in the film?
Singing Guns Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “L'amante del bandito” and “Rauchende Pistolen”.
- Also known as
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- L'amante del bandito
- Rauchende Pistolen
- Armas Fumegantes
- La canción del bandolero
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Singing Guns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Singing Guns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Singing Guns?
Singing Guns runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Singing Guns released?
Singing Guns was released on February 28, 1950.
Who directed Singing Guns?
Singing Guns was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
More films by R.G. Springsteen Who is in the cast of Singing Guns?
Singing Guns stars Vaughn Monroe as Rhiannon / John Gwyn, Ward Bond as Sheriff Jim Caradac and Ella Raines as Nan Morgan, among 19 credited actors.
Does Singing Guns have a post-credit scene?
No. Singing Guns has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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