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Riders of Black Mountain 1940

57 min📅 1940-11-11

"A Whirlwind Western Adventure Drama, Sizzling With Action!"

In the rugged frontier town of Black Mountain, Marshal Tim Donovan takes on a perilous undercover mission to unravel a string of audacious stagecoach robberies.

Director: Sam Newfield

Cast

Tim McCoy
Tim McCoy
Marshal Tim Donovan
Pauline Haddon
Betty Harper (as Pauline Hadden)
Rex Lease
Rex Lease
Sheriff Clay Mathews
Ralph Peters
Ralph Peters
Sidekick Tombstone
Julian Rivero
Jose
Edward Peil Sr.
Edward Peil Sr.
George Harris
Frank LaRue
Frank LaRue
Judge Harper
Ted Adams
Ted Adams
Henchman Pete Smith
Jack Rutherford
Jack Rutherford
Biff Hunter
Stephen Chase
Stephen Chase
Emmett (as Alden Chase)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riders of Black Mountain (1940) about?

This 1940 Western follows Marshal Tim Donovan as he goes undercover to stop a series of stagecoach robberies in Black Mountain. Pretending to be a gambler, he uncovers a suspected informant—only to see his plan derailed when the sheriff arrests the wrong gang. Now, Donovan must act fast to identify the true mastermind before another heist shakes the town.

Who directed Riders of Black Mountain?

Riders of Black Mountain was directed by Sam Newfield, a prolific filmmaker known for his work in low-budget Westerns and action serials during the 1930s and 40s.

Who stars in Riders of Black Mountain?

The film stars Western legend Tim McCoy, alongside Pauline Haddon, Rex Lease, Ralph Peters, and Julian Rivero in key roles.

Is Riders of Black Mountain (1940) worth watching?

With its brisk 57-minute runtime and classic Western tropes, Riders of Black Mountain offers a solid slice of 1940s action. While it may not rank among the top-tier Westerns of its era, fans of vintage cowboy adventures will find it a satisfying, fast-paced watch.

How long is Riders of Black Mountain?

Riders of Black Mountain runs for 57 minutes.

About Riders of Black Mountain (1940) — Classic Western Action with Tim McCoy at Full Gallop

In the rugged frontier town of Black Mountain, Marshal Tim Donovan takes on a perilous undercover mission to unravel a string of audacious stagecoach robberies. Disguising himself as a slick card sharp, Donovan infiltrates the criminal underworld, convinced he's uncovered the informant feeding the outlaws' secret plans. But when the sheriff unexpectedly arrests his prime suspects on the very day a fake shipment is set to lure the bandits into the open, Donovan's carefully laid trap collapses—leaving him racing against time to expose the real mastermind before another devastating heist leaves the town in ruins.

Director Sam Newfield crafts a tight, action-packed Western that blends suspense and intrigue at every turn. With its classic frontier ethos and a relentless pace, Riders of Black Mountain (1940) delivers a classic cowboy tale where trust is scarce and danger lurks around every corner.