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Riders of Destiny

1933·US
Director: Robert N. Bradbury
WesternAction

James Kincaid controls the local water supply and plans to do away with the other ranchers. Government agent Sandy Saunders arrives undercover to investigate Kincaid's land swindle scheme, and win the heart of one of his victims, Fay Denton.

James Kincaid controls the local water supply and plans to do away with the other ranchers. Government agent Sandy Saunders arrives undercover to investigate Kincaid's land swindle scheme, and win the heart of one of his victims, Fay Denton.

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Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Singin' Sandy Saunders

Cecilia Parker

Cecilia Parker

Fay Denton

Forrest Taylor

Forrest Taylor

James Kincaid

George 'Gabby' Hayes

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Charlie Denton

Al St. John

Al St. John

Bert - Henchman

Heinie Conklin

Heinie Conklin

Elmer - Henchman

Earl Dwire

Earl Dwire

Slip Morgan

Lafe McKee

Lafe McKee

Sheriff Bill Baxter

A

Addie Foster

Mrs. Mason

Horace B. Carpenter

Horace B. Carpenter

Rancher

Hal Price

Hal Price

Townsman Recognizing Sandy

Si Jenks

Si Jenks

Bather

Yakima Canutt

Yakima Canutt

(uncredited)

Crew

Billy Barber

composer

Robert N. Bradbury

writer

Archie Stout

cinematographer

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