The Three Mesquiteers is the umbrella title for a Republic Pictures series of 51 American Western B-movies released between 1936 and 1943. The films, featuring a trio of Old West adventurers, was based on a series of Western novels by William Colt MacDonald. The eponymous trio, with occasional variations, were called Stony Brooke, Tucson Smith and Lullaby Joslin. John Wayne, who played Stony Brooke in eight of the films in 1938 and 1939, was the best-known actor in the series. Other leads included Bob Livingston, Ray "Crash" Corrigan, Max Terhune, Bob Steele, Rufe Davis and Tom Tyler.
Wild Horse Rodeo is a 1937 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, and Max Terhune. Written by Oliver Drake and Betty Burbridge, based on a story by Drake and Gilbert Wright, the film is about a champion rodeo rider who returns to his home town in search of a legendary wild horse called Cyclone. The film is part of the Three Mesquiteers series of B-movies produced by Republic Pictures. Wild Horse Rodeo was the first film directed by George Sherman, who later directed numerous Western films for Republic, Columbia Pictures, and Universal Pictures.
Rocky Mountain Rangers is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Raymond Hatton, and Duncan Renaldo.
Under Texas Skies is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Bob Steele, and Rufe Davis. It was produced and released by Republic Pictures.
Rufus Davidson, known as Rufe Davis, was an American actor. He appeared in over 30 films between 1937 and 1969, including 14 of the Three Mesquiteers titles. Davis played railroad conductor Floyd Smoot on the CBS television series Petticoat Junction from 1963 to 1968 and in 1970 guest appearances.
The Trail Blazers is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Bob Steele, and Rufe Davis.
Lone Star Raiders is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman.
Prairie Pioneers is a 1941 American western film directed by Lester Orlebeck and starring Robert Livingston, Bob Steele and Esther Estrella. It was part of the "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie series released by Republic Pictures. Location shooting too place at the Iverson Ranch.
Saddlemates is a 1941 American western film directed by Lester Orlebeck and starring Robert Livingston, Bob Steele and Rufe Davis. Part of the "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie series, it was produced and distributed by Republic Pictures.
Gangs of Sonora is a 1941 American western film directed by John English and starring Robert Livingston, Bob Steele and Rufe Davis. Produced and distributed by Republic Pictures it is part of the "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie series.
Outlaws of Cherokee Trail is a 1941 American western film directed by Lester Orlebeck and starring Robert Livingston, Bob Steele and Lois Collier. It is part of the long-running Three Mesquiteers B-movie series released by Republic Pictures. directed by Lester Orlebeck.
Gauchos of Eldorado is a 1941 American western film directed by Lester Orlebeck and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler and Rufe Davis. It is part of the "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie series produced by Republic Pictures.
West of Cimarron is a 1941 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by Lester Orlebeck and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Rufe Davis.
Code of the Outlaw is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English.
Raiders of the Range is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English.
Westward Ho is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Rufe Davis.
The Phantom Plainsmen is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Rufe Davis.
Valley of Hunted Men is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Jimmie Dodd.
Thundering Trails is a 1943 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Jimmie Dodd.
Riders of the Rio Grande is a 1943 American Western B-movie directed by Howard Bretherton and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Jimmie Dodd. It is the 51st and final entry in the Three Mesquiteers film series.
