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
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User Reviews: Mixed (base on 195 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:59:46
Genre: Action Drama Music Western
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Gene Autry
Champion
Patricia Barry
Jimmy Lloyd
Douglass Dumbrille

User Reviews

henry koster
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
tom graeff
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
nicholas webster
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
mitchell leisen
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
bretaigne windust
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
jim markovic
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
james polakof
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
tom mcgowan
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
roy del ruth
Poorly executed with weak performances.
virgil w vogel
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
albert parker
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
henry king
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
maurice elvey
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
charles guggenheim
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
elmer clifton
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
gianfranco baldanello
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
wallace worsley
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
rudolph mate
Great chemistry between the leads.
george seaton
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
alan gibson
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

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