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The Rangers Take Over
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The Rangers Take Over

1942-12-25 · 53 min · ★ 7.0

Western

Jim Steele spots Pete Dawson taking horses over the Mexico-Texas border, but Dawson has an alibi. A new group of recruits arrives at the Ranger station, among them Tex Wyatt, the son of Ranger Captain John Wyatt, whom he hasn't seen for many years. Captain Wyatt tells Tex that he is in the Rangers strictly on his own merit and there will be no favors played. He assigns Tex to pick up Dawson's trail, but orders that no arrest be made without proof.

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Directors
Albert Herman
Production companies
PRC, Alexander-Stern Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienTex Wyatt
James NewillJames NewillJim Steele
Guy WilkersonGuy WilkersonPanhandle Perkins
Iris MeredithIris MeredithJean Lorin
Forrest TaylorForrest TaylorJohn Wyatt
I. Stanford JolleyI. Stanford JolleyRance Blair
Charles KingCharles KingKip Lane
Carl MathewsCarl MathewsSlocum
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyBill Summers
Lynton BrentLynton BrentBlock Nelson
Bud OsborneBud OsbornePete Dawson
Cal ShrumCal ShrumRhythm Ranger
Robert HoagRhythm Ranger
Rusty ClineRhythm Ranger
Art WenzelRhythm Ranger
Don WestonRhythm Ranger
Jimmy AubreyJimmy AubreyNew Recruit
Slim WhitakerSlim WhitakerSheriff
Hank BellHank BellJack
Art FowlerHenchman

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