The Texas Rangers
Seen it?1936 | 98 min | Western
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by King Vidor
- Fred MacMurrayJim Hawkins
- Jack OakieHenry B. 'Wahoo' Jones
- Jean ParkerAmanda Bailey
- Lloyd NolanSam 'Polka Dot' McGee
- Edward EllisMajor Bailey
- Benny BartlettDavid
- Frank ShannonCaptain Stafford
- Frank CordellRanger Ditson
- Richard CarleCasper Johnson
- Jed ProutyDistrict Attorney Dave Twitchell