Westward Ho
"ROMANCE RIDES THE PLAINS!"
Originally released in 1935. Westward Ho is a history/western film. directed by Robert N. Bradbury. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Wayne, Sheila Bromley, and Frank McGlynn Jr.
Synopsis
Ballard's trail jumpers attack the Wyatt Company wagon train, killing young John's parents and kidnaping his brother, Jim. In post-Civil War California, John Wyatt, now a man, pulls together a vigilante posse, The Singing Riders, who all ride white horses, dress alike, and ride the trails singing and rounding up outlaw gangs. Meanwhile, John is ever on the lookout for the gang that murdered his parents As a youngster John Wyatt saw his parents killed and his brother kidnapped. On a wagon train heading West he meets his brother who is now a spy for the gang which originally did the dirty work. He and his brother both fall for Mary Gordon When Ballard and his men attack the Wyatt wagon train, they kill all except two young brothers. Twelve years later one brother John has organized a vigilante group. The other brother Jim is now part of Ballard's gang and the two are destined to meet again
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as John Wyatt
Sheila Bromley
as Mary Gordon
Frank McGlynn Jr.
as Jim Wyatt
Jim Farley
as Lafe Gordon
Bradley Metcalfe
as John Wyatt as a Child
Dickie Jones
as Jim Wyatt as a Child
Mary MacLaren
as Ma Wyatt
Hank Bell
as Mark Wyatt
Glenn Strange
as Carter
Earl Dwire
as Townsman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paul Malvern Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westward Ho about?
Ballard's trail jumpers attack the Wyatt Company wagon train, killing young John's parents and kidnaping his brother, Jim. In post-Civil War California, John Wyatt, now a man, pulls together a vigi...
Who directed Westward Ho?
Westward Ho was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
How long is Westward Ho?
Westward Ho has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Westward Ho released?
Westward Ho was released on August 19, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Westward Ho?
The main cast of Westward Ho includes John Wayne, Sheila Bromley, Frank McGlynn Jr., Jim Farley, Bradley Metcalfe.