Product Details

• Actors: Don 'Red' Barry, Noah Beery, Tommy Cook, Maude Allen, Vivian Austin
• Directors: John English, William Witney
• Writers: Barney A. Sarecky, Franklin Adreon, Norman S. Hall, Ronald Davidson, Sol Shor
• Producers: Hiram S. Brown Jr.
• Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: VCI Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: June 25, 2002
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000067J2M
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85,066 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
Originally produced by Republic Pictures, the Red Ryder movies were based on the character created by Fred Harman for his newspaper comic strip, which ran from 1938 to 1964. Legends has it that Red Ryder and his faithful sidekick Little Beaver would go wherever needed, to defend the innocent, bring crooks to justice and restore the peace. There's plenty of double-barreled action in this double-feature starring Wild Bill Elliott as the Red Ryder and Bobby Blake as Little Beaver. In the first part of our double-bill, San Antonio Kid (1944), greedy outlaws in pursuit of the coveted "black gold," frighten local ranchers into leaving their homesteads in order that they might buy up all the valuable land. Red Ryder comes to their aid. In the second half of the double-bill, Cheyenne Wildcat (1947), Red Ryder is the unwilling object-of-desire caught between the love of two different ladies, but he still finds the time to outwit a gang of ornery outlaws. Bonus Features: Photo Gallery of Posters and Comic Book Art| Actor Bios| Original Adventures of Red Ryder Serial Trailer| Scene Selection. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 108 minutes; B&W; 1.33.1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1944 & 1947; SRP - $19.99.

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1940's Red Ryder and Little Beaver Volume 1, come to DVD!, November 8, 2002

By	forrie (Nashua, NH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Many now only relate to "Red Ryder's Genuine Carbine Action Two-Hundred Shot Lightning Loader Range Model Air Rifle" made famous in the 1983 Christmas movie, "A Christmas Story". This story was about a 10 year old boys obsession with getting Red Ryder's air rifle for Christmas.

Well now, we can all see this famous no-nonsense cowboy and his little sidekick Indian boy, Little Beaver in action. This was a perfect pair & their complete honorable taming of the west.

Red Ryder & Little Beaver adventures dominated the comic strips in the 1930's - 1950's. Late in the 30's REd Ryder came to the screen in a 12 action packed episode serial. Pretty good stuff and a sample coming attraction of this early Red Ryder serial is included on this double feature DVD.

The 1940's Red Ryder introduced the most popular Red Ryder with Wild Bill Elliot and Robert Blake an Little Beaver. This duo went on to make over a dozen Red Ryder movies in the 40's.
This Double Feature remastered DVD Full Screen Black/White includes 2 of thier movies.

An Antonio Kid (1944 / 52 minutes) - greedy outlaws pursuit of the coveted "Black Gold" by terrorizing ranchers.

Cheyenne Wildcat (1947 / 50 minutes) - Red becomes the object of desire of 2 ladies while he & Lil' Beaver pursue outlaws.

This is wholesome fun family entertainment. Red & Lil' Beaver compliment each other and there is genuine onscreen friendship chemistry between them. This is fun stuff. Nice addition to the old western DVD library. Also included is a movie billboard & comic strip montage extra.

Also, now we see why Ralphie Parker from "A Christmas Story" obsessed over Red Ryder!!! Enjoy.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ADVENTURES OF RED RYDER!, October 9, 2001

By	Michael Anthony Brenton (The Other Side of the Known Universe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures of Red Ryder (DVD)

DON BARRY is the cowboy hero RED RYDER in this 12-PART SERIAL from Republic Pictures, circa 1940. It seems there is a CROOKED BANKER who is trying to steal land from good, honest, hard-working LANDOWNERS! So it is up to RED RYDER to save the day! NOAH BEERY plays Ace Hanlon while TOMMY COOK plays Little Beaver! You will THRILL to the CLIFFHANGERS in this serial, which is definitely an above-average example of the long forgotten art form! The EXTRAS are pretty sweet this time around too, partner! There is the PILOT for the RED RYDER TELEVISION SERIES, an interview with Don Barry himself and reproductions of LOBBY CARDS and POSTERS! If you were not a fan way back when, you sure shooting can become one now!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ADVENTURES OF RED RYDER, May 26, 2002

By	J JARVIS "Nostalgia Fan" (HOLT, NORFOLK United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Adventures of Red Ryder (DVD)

I don`t believe this one ever got to the U.K. when i was riding the range at Saturday cinema. One word. Wonderful. My memories of serials in the early 50`s here in U.K. were Blackhawk. Possibly the best ever. Jungle Girl, Captain Video,SirLancelot,Superman,and White Eagle. Now at almost 60 years old to be able to relive those happy years once again with a serial like Red Ryder plus a TV episode with one of my favorite cowboys Rocky Lane is beyond words.The D V D transfer is very good its a treat to be able to see a good quality picture at last. I`ve had enough of poor quality slow speed video copy`s and as for some of the material some people get away with on the net. I urge you forget the rubbish and go for D V D and make Red Ryder your first choice. Come on company`s lets have some more...