Song of the Gringo (1936)
In his film debut Ritter is sent to investigate miners being killed and their mines confiscated. The culprit is Evans and after Tex joins the gang, he is sent to kill two more miners. When Estaban is killed, Tex is put on trial for all three murders.
Director:
John P. McCarthy
Writers:
Al J. Jennings, John P. McCarthy, Robert Emmett Tansey.
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Tex Ritter as Tex |
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Joan Woodbury as Lolita Valle |
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Fuzzy Knight as Slim |
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Monte Blue as Sheriff |
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Warner Richmond as Henchman 'Cherokee' |
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Al J. Jennings as Judge |
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Martín Garralaga as Don Esteban Valle |
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William Desmond as Bailiff |
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Forrest Taylor as Prosecuting Attorney |
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Robert Fiske as Defense Attorney |
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Rosa Rey as Rosita - the Maid |
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José Emilio Pacheco as Orchestra Leader |
| Directing | John P. McCarthy | Director |
| Writing | Al J. Jennings | Screenplay |
| Writing | John P. McCarthy | Screenplay |
| Writing | Robert Emmett Tansey | Screenplay |