Riders of Destiny

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Riders of Destiny
Directed by Robert N. Bradbury
Produced by Paul Malvern
Written by Robert N. Bradbury
Starring John Wayne
Gabby Hayes
Al St. John
Yakima Canutt
Cinematography Archie Stout
Editing by Carl Pierson
Release date(s) 1933
Running time 53 min.
Country Flag of United States United States
Language English
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Riders of Destiny is a 1933 Western musical film starring John Wayne as Singin' Sandy Saunders, the screen's first singing cowboy. Wayne's singing voice had to be dubbed and the film is considerably darker than the Gene Autry singing cowboy movies that followed it; Sandy would chant about "streets soon running with blood" as he walked purposefully down the street toward a showdown. The supporting cast includes George "Gabby" Hayes, Al St. John, and Yakima Canutt, and the movie was written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury.

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  • John Wayne as Singin' Sandy Saunders
  • Cecilia Parker as Fay Denton
  • Forrest Taylor as James Kincaid
  • George 'Gabby' Hayes as Charlie Denton (as George Hayes)
  • Al St. John as Henchman Bert
  • Heinie Conklin as Henchman Elmer
  • Yakima Canutt as Henchman
  • Earl Dwire as Slip Morgan
  • Lafe McKee as Sheriff Bill Baxter
  • Addie Foster as Mrs. Mason

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