Last of the Pony Riders

Ex-Pony Express rider Autry ties to protect his US mail franchise as the Pony Express gives way to stage coach mail and the telegraph. Gene's last film appearance as a singing cowboy.

Cast

Gene Autry

as Gene Autry

Champion

as Champ (as Champion World's Wonder Horse)

Kathleen Case

as Katie McEwen

Dickie Jones

as Johnny Blair

John Downey

as Tom McEwen

Howard Wright

as Banker Clyde Vesey

Arthur Space

as Jess Hogan

Gregg Barton

as Dutch Murdoch

Art Dillard

as Henchman

Herman Hack

as Townsman

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