

Last of the Pony Riders
1953-11-03 · 58 min · ★ 6.5
Ex-Pony Express rider Autry ties to protect his US mail franchise as the Pony Express gives way to stage coach mail and the telegraph. Gene's last film appearance as a singing cowboy.
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- Directors
- George Archainbaud
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Gene AutryGene Autry
ChampionChamp
Kathleen CaseKatie McEwen
Dickie JonesJohnny Blair
Howard WrightClyde Vesey
Arthur SpaceJess Hogan
Gregg BartonDutch Murdoch
Herman HackTownsman
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