The Ranger and the Lady (1940): Cast & Plot
The Ranger and the Lady is a 1940 action western directed by Joseph Kane, starring Davison Clark as Sam Houston, Roy Rogers and Henry Brandon. It runs 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ranger and the Lady About?
The premise of The Ranger and the Lady without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fearless Texas Ranger and an independent wagon‑train owner become unlikely allies in the turbulent early West. While Sam Houston works in Washington to secure Texas’s admission to the Union, his aide attempts to levy a selfish tax on travelers using the Santa Fe Trail. The ranger steps in to defend the lady’s freight and thwart the corrupt scheme.
The Ranger and the Lady Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- texas ranger
- b western
The Ranger and the Lady Cast & Characters
Davison Clark leads the cast as Sam Houston, with Roy Rogers as Roy Colt and Henry Brandon as Augustus Larue. Directed by Joseph Kane; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Kane
- Davison Clark as Sam Houston
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Roy Rogers as Roy Colt - Henry Brandon as Augustus Larue
- George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Whittaker
Also Starring in The Ranger and the Lady
· 27 more- Julie Bishop Jane Tabor
- Si Jenks Freighter Hank Purdy
- Noble Johnson Henchman El Lobo
- Tom London Independent Freight Wagon Driver
- Herman Hack Freight Wagon Driver
- Lloyd Ingraham Dr. Corbin
- Harry Woods Kincaid
- Al Haskell Accordionist
- Fred Burns Winslow
- Henry Wills Henchman
- Yakima Canutt Mack
- Roy Bucko Henchman
- Jack Kirk Stage Driver
- Chick Hannan Henchman
- LeRoy Mason Jane's Dance Partner
- Bill Nestell Freight Wagon Driver
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- Ted Mapes Henchman Kramer
- Al Taylor Wagon Guard
- Art Dillard Freight Wagon Driver (uncredited)
- Chuck Baldra Henchman
- Spade Cooley Bent's Banjoist
- Victor Cox Freight Wagon Driver
- Bud McClure Freight Wagon Driver
- Vester Pegg Freighter
- Neal Hart Freight Wagon Driver
- Ted Wells Henchman
- Chief Many Treaties Indian with Head Feathers
The Ranger and the Lady Plot Summary
What happens in The Ranger and the Lady from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Texas Ranger Captain Roy Colt disapproves of the tactics of his superior, General Augustus LaRue, who governs the Republic of Texas temporarily while Sam Houston is in Washington trying to win Texas admission to the United States. LaRue is hungry for power and audacious in his plans, including a new tax on all wagons along the Santa Fe Trail, a route critical to trade and movement before statehood. To enforce this ruling, Colt is paired with his loyal sergeant, Gabby Whittaker, and the two must play along with the scheme even as Colt privately questions its legality and morality.
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The Ranger and the Lady FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ranger and the Lady, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ranger and the Lady?
The Ranger and the Lady runs 52 minutes.
When was The Ranger and the Lady released?
The Ranger and the Lady was released on July 30, 1940.
Who directed The Ranger and the Lady?
The Ranger and the Lady was directed by Joseph Kane.
More films by Joseph Kane Who is in the cast of The Ranger and the Lady?
The Ranger and the Lady stars Davison Clark as Sam Houston, Roy Rogers as Roy Colt and Henry Brandon as Augustus Larue, among 31 credited actors.
Does The Ranger and the Lady have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ranger and the Lady has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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