---
title: "Heldorado"
year: 1946
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heldorado-1946"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 53144
imdb_id: "tt0038593"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "G"
---

# Heldorado (1946) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heldorado-1946

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Heldorado
Year: 1946
Release Date: 12/15/1946 (US)
Genre: Western
Runtime: 1h 10m
Main Character: Roy Rogers (Nevada State Ranger Captain in charge of the Rangers Reclamation Service).
Plot:
Roy travels to Las Vegas for the annual Heldorado Frontier Days Festival.
He wants to help his old friend Gabby Whittaker (who originated the idea).
In Las Vegas, Roy meets heiress Carol Randall (selected as Queen of the Heldorado).
The F.B.I. wants an immediate investigation into counterfeit thousand dollar bills being passed at casino gambling tables.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
        Heldorado is a 1946 Western film. It was released

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Witney
- **Networks / Studios**: Republic Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roy Rogers** as *Roy Rogers*
- **George 'Gabby' Hayes** as *Gabby Whittaker*
- **Dale Evans** as *Carol Randall*
- **Paul Harvey** as *C.W. Driscoll*
- **Brad Dexter** as *Alec Baxter (as Barry Mitchell)*
- **John Bagni** as *Johnny - Driscoll Henchman*
- **John Phillips** as *Sheriff*
- **Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart** as *Bellboy Henchman (as James Taggart)*
- **Bob Nolan** as *Bob Nolan*
- **Trigger** as *Trigger - Roy's Horse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Heldorado online?
Heldorado is currently available to watch or stream on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Heldorado worth watching?
Heldorado holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Heldorado and when was it released?
Heldorado is a feature film with a runtime of 70 minutes. It was released in 1946. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Heldorado?
Heldorado was directed by William Witney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heldorado — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53144)
- [Heldorado (1946) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038593/fullcredits/)
- [Heldorado (1946) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53144-heldorado/cast)
- [Heldorado (1946) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/heldorado/1015491/credits/)
- [Heldorado (1946) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/heldorado/credits)
- [Full cast of Heldorado (Movie, 1946) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/western/heldorado/cast)

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