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Pals of the Saddle

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 55m
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5.7/10
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John Wayne in Pals of the Saddle (1938)
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Foreign agents are smuggling monium (a chemical used in producing poison gas) into Mexico. The three Mesquiteers get involved when they ride to save a girl (really a government agent) on a r... Read allForeign agents are smuggling monium (a chemical used in producing poison gas) into Mexico. The three Mesquiteers get involved when they ride to save a girl (really a government agent) on a runaway horse.Foreign agents are smuggling monium (a chemical used in producing poison gas) into Mexico. The three Mesquiteers get involved when they ride to save a girl (really a government agent) on a runaway horse.

  • Director
    • George Sherman
  • Writers
    • Stanley Roberts
    • Betty Burbridge
    • William Colt MacDonald
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Ray Corrigan
    • Max Terhune
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    443
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    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writers
      • Stanley Roberts
      • Betty Burbridge
      • William Colt MacDonald
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Ray Corrigan
      • Max Terhune
    • 12User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Stony Brooke
    Ray Corrigan
    Ray Corrigan
    • Tucson Smith
    Max Terhune
    Max Terhune
    • Lullaby Joslin
    Doreen McKay
    • Ann
    Joseph Forte
    • Judge Hastings
    • (as Josef Forte)
    George Douglas
    • Paul Hartman
    Frank Milan
    • Frank
    Ted Adams
    Ted Adams
    • Henry C. Gordon
    Harry Depp
    Harry Depp
    • Hotel Desk Clerk
    Danny Webb
    • Russian Musician
    • (as Dave Weber)
    Don Orlando
    • Italian Musician
    Charles Knight
    • English Musician
    Jack Kirk
    Jack Kirk
    • Sheriff Johnson
    Chris Allen
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    John Beach
    • Ranch Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Burns
    Bob Burns
    • Coroner
    • (uncredited)
    Yakima Canutt
    Yakima Canutt
    • Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Art Dillard
    • Henchman at Acme Salt Refinery
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writers
      • Stanley Roberts
      • Betty Burbridge
      • William Colt MacDonald
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    6bsmith5552

    The "Duke" Joins the Mesquiteers

    "Pals of the Saddle" is the first of eight Three Mesquiteer series westerns that John Wayne made for Republic's 1938-39 season. During this time, "Stagecoach" would be released, and the rest, as they say, is history.

    Comparing this film to some of his earlier efforts, one can see how far Wayne had developed his on-screen presence. He appeared much more confident and more at ease. In one scene he even impersonates a grizzled and hokey prospector complete with old clothes and whiskers. As was the case in many of the Mesquiteer films, this one is set in "modern" (the late 30s) times.

    In this outing he joins fellow Mesquiteers Ray "Crash" Corrigan and Max Terhune as "Stoney Brooke" in an effort to foil the evil doers plans to smuggle banned war materials out of the country to an unnamed foreign power to manufacture poison gas. At this juncture, America was still selling its neutrality in respect of the European conflict.

    The film is still quite entertaining and is enhanced by Wayne's performance. I was a little disappointed not to see any of Republic's familiar roster of bad guys in the picture. The supporting cast was for me totally unrecognizable. Anyway, Stoney Brooke is a long way from "Singin" Sandy Saunders.
    7Mesquiteer

    A 'Best of the Best' Wayne Skeeters Outing

    If you have any partiality towards B oaters then this is impossible not to like. In fact, it is in my Top 10 for this category of less-than-A sagebrush sagas. Some complain the emphasis in the Wayne Mesquiteer movies was on him and not the group. I think the camaraderie aspect is handled with gusto by director George Sherman right up front in the story and suitably reinforced throughout the plot. Granted, Max Terhune as Lullaby Joslin has too many "I'll look after the horses!" moments but he is not left to get lost. Ray Corrigan as Tucson Smith has wonderful times of camera mugging, a comedic style for which he has never been properly acknowledged. John Wayne, is, well, John Wayne, a presence to be reckoned with. The Duke's "Listen Mr. Big Chest" remark to Corrigan as they duel verbally over the femme interest is a great moment. Undoubtedly unscripted.

    This Mesquiteer epic also has more plot, more action and more stunts than most in the series. Hey, and a flag-wavin', patriotic story line that takes you right back to a kinder era. Herbert Yates, the head of Republic Pictures, obviously knew what (who) he had on contract and was actually investing in his product. It shows throughout the picture. The is a big B. And when the Mesquiteers do that triple-tandem leap onto a moving covered wagon, well, you've got all the thrills, all the action and all the spirit of "all for one, one for all" trigger trio cowboy flick any fan could stand.
    6coltras35

    Pals of the Saddle

    After saving a girl, Ann (Doreen McKay) on a runaway horse, The Three Mesquiteers and in particular Stony (John Wayne) find themselves aiding her as she is in fact a government agent. Ann is trying to get to the bottom of who is smuggling a chemical used to create poisonous gas out of the country and in to Mexico. But after posing as a foreign Agent Stony fids himself being taken a prisoner.

    A little different from the other three Mesquiteers entries, mainly because of the cloak and dagger and inclusion of the poisonous gas, Pals of the Saddle is a fast-paced western ( well sort of western as Wayne and co. Dressing as cowboys, riding horses etc and theres the rugged landscape, but apart from that it's setting is 1938), has some good surprising twists, the usual non-taxing fun - if you're looking for lighthearted, action western with nary a psychological depth then look no further. Also, this film is loaded with some death-defying stunts.
    6Uriah43

    Cowboys Versus Foreign Agents

    This film begins with the announcement that war has broken out in Europe and that the United States has announced it neutrality. To that effect, with the discovery in the American Southwest of an important mineral known as monium, which is useful in the production of poison gas, the Roosevelt Administration has instituted a strict embargo on the product preventing its export. Needless to say, this doesn't sit well with some of the countries currently at war--with one in particular intent on acquiring sufficient quantities at all costs. What this nation doesn't count on, however, is a head-to-head confrontation with the Three Mesquiteers who just happen to stumble upon their smuggling operation. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was the first film in the series to feature John Wayne in the role of "Stoney Brooke" (typically played by Robert Livingston). Quite frankly, although I was fond of Robert Livingston in that role, I have to say that John Wayne performed at least as well--if not better. Be that as it may, although rather short (approximately 55 minutes) and quite dated, I enjoyed this film, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
    5shakercoola

    Range exploits that are far from a gas

    An American Western; A story about three cowboy pals known as the Three Mesquiteers who befriend a woman and then are involved in foiling enemy agents who plan to smuggle poisonous gas into Mexico. This is the first in a long series of films based on the Western novels of William Colt MacDonald involving a trio of travelling cowboys set in the modern West. It's a formulaic oater of modest means but it keeps a good brisk flow of drama. The plot is protracted and the falsely accused of murder device is well-worn. John Wayne is lively and has presence as the hero with the stubble. Doreen McKay as a strong female character makes their scenes together attractive.

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    • Trivia
      While "Pals in the Saddle" is considered the first Republic Three Mesquiteer film, It is not the first. The first was made at RKO in 1935 and named "Powdersmoke Range" (1935). The stars were John Wayne's boyhood hero Harry Carey as Tucson Smith. another former John Ford star, Hoot Gibson as Stony Brooke and Big Boy Williams as Lullaby Joslin. The supporting cast included Bob Steele and Tom Tyler.
    • Quotes

      Elmer, Lullaby's Dummy: Does Conchita's big He-man miss his little Tootsie-Wootsie?

      Tucson Smith: [gazing into space with rapturous expression] A-ha...

    • Connections
      Featured in The Vanishing Westerner (1950)
    • Soundtracks
      Home on the Range
      Music by Daniel E. Kelley (1904)

      Lyrics by Brewster M. Higley (as Brewster 'Bruce' Higley) (1873)

      Played as background music

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Western von gestern: Freunde im Sattel
    • Filming locations
      • Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 55m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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