Last of the Pony Riders (1953)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.883 |
Directed By
George Archainbaud
Crew
Armand Schaefer
Dave Montrose
Ross DiMaggio
Ruth Woodman
Ruth Woodman
Jack F. Lilly
Paul Mertz
George Archainbaud
Ross Bellah
William Bradford
TOP CAST
Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Champion
Champ (as Champion World's Wonder Horse)
Kathleen Case
Katie McEwen
Dickie Jones
Johnny Blair
John Downey
Tom McEwen
Howard Wright
Banker Clyde Vesey
Arthur Space
Jess Hogan
Gregg Barton
Dutch Murdoch
Art Dillard
Henchman
Herman Hack
Townsman
Harry Hines
Bindlestiff
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