Vigilantes of Dodge City 1944
“IF IT'S WESTERN THRILLS YOU CRAVE...RIDE ON DOWN TO DODGE CITY WITH”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- Director
- Wallace Grissell
- Network
- Republic Pictures
What is Vigilantes of Dodge City?
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Vigilantes of Dodge City" (1944). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1944
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 15, 1944
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Republic Pictures
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~54 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Republic Pictures
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Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Vigilantes of Dodge City" (1944).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Vigilantes of Dodge City
Year: 1944
Genre: Western
Director: Howard Bretherton [3]
Starring: Wild Bill Elliott as Red Ryder [3] / Gordon "Wild Bill" Elliot as Ryder [1, 4]
Costarring: Robert (Bobby) Blake as Little Beaver [3]
Production: Fifth of twenty-three Red Ryder feature films produced by Republic Pictures [3]
Runtime: 54m [1]
Plot points:
The heroine owns a freight company experiencing trouble [1, 4].
Her coaches are beset by hooded thieves [1, 4].
Red Ryder works to stop the robbers [1, 4].
Jennings is after the Ryder freight lines [5].
His gang robs their stage and rustles horses Red Ryder is delivering to the Army [5].
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Vigilantes of Dodge City worth watching?
Vigilantes of Dodge City holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Vigilantes of Dodge City and when was it released?
Vigilantes of Dodge City is a feature film with a runtime of 54 minutes. It was released in 1944. Release status: Released.
Who directed Vigilantes of Dodge City?
Vigilantes of Dodge City was directed by Wallace Grissell.
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