Border Saddlemates (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1952, Border Saddlemates is a western film directed by William Witney, running about 67 minutes. “RIDE!..REX...RIDE! - HIT THE TRAIL TO HIGH ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rex Allen ('Rex Allen'), a U. S. government veterinarian, rides into the picturesque town of Pine Rock, near the Canadian border, to take the place of the regular vet who is on vacation. Used to doctoring animals in Texas, Allen finds out that herein the heart of the fox-farming industry, he is to doctor the most finicky and high-priced of fur on four feet. On the farm of Mel Richards (Tom London), Allen learns the habits of the valuable creatures from Richard's niece, Jane (Mary Ellen Kay, and her ten-year-old brother Danny (Jimmy Moss'), and on his own learns that the trusted owner of the trading post, Steve Baxter (Roy Barcroft) heads a gang that is smuggling counterfeit money across the American/Canadian border in the fox cages.
Who’s in it. Border Saddlemates stars Rex Allen as Rex Allen, Koko as Koko - Rex's Horse, Slim Pickens as Slim and Mary Ellen Kay as Jane Richards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Border Saddlemates has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border Saddlemates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border Saddlemates tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border Saddlemates (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Border Saddlemates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Border Saddlemates worth watching?
- Border Saddlemates holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border Saddlemates?
- Border Saddlemates stars Rex Allen, Koko, Slim Pickens, Mary Ellen Kay and Roy Barcroft.
- When was Border Saddlemates released?
- Border Saddlemates was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.