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Westward Ho

"ROMANCE RIDES THE PLAINS!"

August 19, 1935 1h 1m 5.3/10 (19 votes)

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

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Release Date August 19, 1935 90 years ago
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Runtime 1h 1m 61 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (19 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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.