Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949)
Description: AUTRY COMES ROARING OUT OF THE SKIES...to save the forests from outlaw lumber ring!
While trailing Forest Ranger Charles Carter, who is suspected of permitting lumber man Henry Mitchell to cut restricted timber, Gene fires at a dangerous mountain lion and apparently kills Carter. Actually, Bill Wright, Mitchell's associate, killed Carter because the ranger had discovered tussock moth infestation in the forest, and if the infestation was not reported, the trees would die and have to be cut, thereby profiting Mitchell and Wright. In order to compensate the best he can, Gene sells his sportsman's camp and gives the money to Carter's daughter Helen . En route to Texas, Gene discovers the infestation and is assigned by the Forest Department to supervise the program of spraying the area with DDT from the air. After the first day of spraying, the DDT is blamed by furious stock men for the many animals found dead of poisoning.
Director: John English
Producer: john english
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 195 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:59:46
Genre:
Action
Drama
Music
Western
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raul artigot
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
virgil w vogel
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
john o'connor
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
norman thomson
Weak character development left me uninterested.
peter bogdanovich
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
george archainbaud
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
richard sale
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
Jeff McCartney
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
h c potter
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
john p mccarthy
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
raymond longford
Excellent performances all around.
sidney meyers
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
maurice elvey
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
joseph kohn
Great chemistry between the leads.
henry hathaway
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
fred c newmeyer
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
demofilo fidani
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
robert emmett tansey
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
hal roach
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
joseph losey
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.