| Masked Raiders | |
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 Theatrical poster of 1949 film | |
| Directed by | Lesley Selander |
| Written by | Norman Houston |
| Produced by | Herman Schlom |
| Starring | Tim Holt Marjorie Lord |
| Cinematography | George E. Diskant |
| Edited by | Les Millbrook |
| Music by | Paul Sawtell |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 59-60 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Masked Raiders is a 1949 American Western film. [2]
It was originally called Trouble in Texas. Filming started 25 April 1949. [3]
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