Underground Rustlers (1941) Director: S. Roy Luby Studio: Monogram Pictures Starring: * Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash * John "Dusty" King as Dusty * Max "Alibi" Terhune as Alibi * Gwen Gaze as Irene Bently * Robert Blair as Martin Ford * Forrest Taylor as Jim Bently * Tom London as Henchman Tom Harris * Steve Clark as Henchman Jake Smith * Bud Osborne as Sheriff Release Date: November 21, 1941 (United States) Runtime: 57 minutes Format: * Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 * Color: Black and White * Sound Mix: Mono Country: United States Language: English Genres: Western, Action, Adventure --- Summary: In this 11th installment of the "Range Busters" series, the trio of Crash, Dusty, and Alibi are enlisted by the U.S. government to investigate a series of gold stagecoach robberies threatening vital bullion shipments. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a conspiracy involving unscrupulous gold marketeers and must navigate treacherous underground tunnels to thwart the criminals and protect the nation's gold reserves. --- Background: *Underground Rustlers* is a 1941 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and produced by Monogram Pictures. It is part of the "Range Busters" series, which featured a trio of cowboy heroes tackling various challenges in the Old West. The film reflects the era's fascination with adventure and heroism, offering audiences a blend of action and suspense set against the rugged backdrop of the American frontier. --- Trivia: * The film was initially telecast in New York City in 1945 on the pioneering television station WNBT (Channel 1); in Los Angeles, it first aired on KTLA in 1946. * The "Range Busters" series was known for its quick production schedules and low budgets, yet it garnered a dedicated fanbase for its consistent storytelling and charismatic leads. * The title "Underground Rustlers" refers to the subterranean hideouts used by the criminals in the film, adding a unique twist to the traditional Western genre. --- Hashtags: \#UndergroundRustlers #RangeBusters #WesternClassic #1941Film #RayCorrigan #JohnKing #MaxTerhune #MonogramPictures #OldWestAdventure #FilmHistory