

The Mysterious Rider
1942, English. Directed by Sam Newfield.
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Billy the Kid and his pal Fuzzy escape from the Marshal and find themselves in the ghost town of Laramy. The city was abandoned because of Sykes and his gang, who are in search of a gold mine.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Billy the Kid (Buster Crabbe): watch order
Cast & crew
- Sam NewfieldDirector
- Buster CrabbeBilly the Kid
- Al St. JohnFuzzy Q. Jones
- Caroline BurkeMartha Kincaid
- John MertonDalton Sykes
- Edwin BrianJohnny Kincaid (as Edwin Brien)
- Jack IngramTrigger Larson - Henchman
- Slim WhitakerRufe - Henchman
- Kermit MaynardJoe - Henchman
- Jimmy AubreyDeputy
- Art DillardDeputy
- Bert DillardLuke - Henchman
- Frank EllisHenchman
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Robins
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Billy the Kid Wanted
1941 · 5.6/10
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Billy The Kid's Round-Up
1941 · 7.0/10
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Billy the Kid Trapped
1942 · 5.5/10
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Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
1942 · 6.3/10
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Law and Order
1942 · 7.5/10
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Sheriff of Sage Valley
1942 · 5.7/10
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The Kid Rides Again
1943 · 6.2/10
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The Renegade
1943 · 7.5/10
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The Mysterious Rider: quick answers
What should I watch before The Mysterious Rider?
Watch Billy the Kid Trapped (1942), Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns (1942), Law and Order (1942), and Sheriff of Sage Valley (1942) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Mysterious Rider?
Next in the series: The Kid Rides Again (1943), Fugitive of the Plains (1943), and Western Cyclone (1943).
Is The Mysterious Rider worth watching?
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How long is The Mysterious Rider?
The Mysterious Rider runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
Does The Mysterious Rider have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mysterious Rider. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mysterious Rider parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mysterious Rider is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mysterious Rider on?
The Mysterious Rider is streaming on Best Westerns Ever in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mysterious Rider?
If you liked The Mysterious Rider, try The Duel at Silver Creek, Cahill: United States Marshal, The Badlanders.
Who directed The Mysterious Rider?
The Mysterious Rider (1942) was directed by Sam Newfield and stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Caroline Burke.