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The Last of the Pony Riders

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Gene Autry (Gene Autry) works for the Pony Express, which is becoming obsolete due to the rapid onset of modernization, including the telegraph. When Gene brings an innovative idea to his employer, Tom (John Downey), he's fired. Meanwhile, Clyde Vesey (Howard Wright) tries to steal Tom's business by pressuring him to repay a loan and obstructing Pony Express riders. Despite having been fired, Gene follows Clyde's henchmen and tries to stand up for Tom and his family.
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews This is the film singing cowboy Gene Autry rides off into the sunset as far as making movies, as he will now only be on television. Rated: C Oct 2, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member descent B movie western thanks to a great cast Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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George Archainbaud

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Gene Autry

Gene Autry

Smiley Burnette

Smiley

Kathleen Case

Katie McEwen

Dickie Jones

Johnny Blair

John Downey

Tom McEwen
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Synopsis Gene Autry (Gene Autry) works for the Pony Express, which is becoming obsolete due to the rapid onset of modernization, including the telegraph. When Gene brings an innovative idea to his employer, Tom (John Downey), he's fired. Meanwhile, Clyde Vesey (Howard Wright) tries to steal Tom's business by pressuring him to repay a loan and obstructing Pony Express riders. Despite having been fired, Gene follows Clyde's henchmen and tries to stand up for Tom and his family.
Director
George Archainbaud
Producer
Armand Schaefer
Screenwriter
Ruth Woodman
Production Co
Gene Autry Productions
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 3, 1953, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 4, 2007
Runtime
58m
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