Ridin' Down the Canyon

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Ridin' Down the Canyon
Ridin' Down the Canyon FilmPoster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Joseph Kane
Written by
Produced by Harry Grey (associate producer)
Starring Roy Rogers
Cinematography Jack A. Marta
Edited by Edward Mann
Distributed by Republic Pictures
Release date
  • December 30, 1942 (1942-12-30)
Running time
55 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ridin' Down the Canyon is a 1942 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers. Members of the Western Writers of America chose its title song as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time, ranked 97. [1]

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Plot summary

Bobbie Blake has three big loves in his life; his sister, their wild horse business and listening to Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers on the radio. When rustlers steal their recently acquired horses prior to their sale Bobbie runs away from home to get Roy and the Sons of the Pioneers to track down the rustlers and bring them to justice. Though Roy and his friends are radio entertainers, Bobbie's desire for justice can't be stopped. Fate allows his heroes to bring the rustlers to justice, especially as the leader of the rustlers uses Roy's radio show to secretly broadcast instructions to his gang.

Cast

Soundtrack

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References

  1. Western Writers of America (2010). "The Top 100 Western Songs". American Cowboy. Archived from the original on October 19, 2010.