Whirlwind Raiders(1948)

Name: Whirlwind Raiders
Director: Vernon Keays
Released: 1948-05-12
Rating: 5
Cast: Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Don Reynolds, Fred F. Sears, Doye O'Dell

05/12/1948 (US)Western0h 54m

5.0

"ADVENTURE STORMS TO NEW HIGHS!"

Overview

It's 1873 and the disbanded Texas Rangers have been replaced by the corrupt Texas State Police. Steve Lanning arrives posing as a wanted outlaw to get in with them in his attempt to have them replaced. His inside work helps the Durango Kid break up the State Police raids but he is in trouble when his secret identity as Durango becomes known to them.

Vernon Keays

Director

Norman S. Hall

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Charles Starrett

Steve Lanning / The Durango Kid

Nancy Saunders

Claire Ross

Don Reynolds

Tommy Ross

Fred F. Sears

Tracy Beaumont

Doye O'Dell

Guitar Player

Smiley Burnette

Lynn Farr

Henchman Slim (uncredited)

Herman Hack

Barfly (uncredited)

Patrick Hurst

Bill Webster (uncredited)

Jack Ingram

Captain Buff Tyson (uncredited)

Frank LaRue

Wilson (uncredited)

Russell Meeker

Charlie (uncredited)

Philip Morris

Homer Ross (uncredited)

Eddie Parker

Henchman Red Jordan (uncredited)

Maudie Prickett

Mrs. Wallace (uncredited)

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Part of the The Durango Kid Collection

One of the most popular western series of the 40's and 50's starring Charles Starrett as the hero who wore a mask to hide his identity. The stories always provided plenty of comedy relief and was one of the longest running series of all times.