Yodelin’ Kid from Pine Ridge

Yodelin’ Kid from Pine Ridge

Year: 1937

Runtime: 60 mins

Language: English

Director: Joseph Kane

Western

LOVE and LIFE at Stake! Rustlers and Ranchers in a Fight to a Finish! The old west range war story transported to Georgia, with Autry as the hero.

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Timeline & Setting – Yodelin’ Kid from Pine Ridge (1937)

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Time period

1930s

The story unfolds in a Western frontier setting during the 1930s, blending rural feuds with traveling Wild West shows. The timeline moves from an initial raid to a two-year return and a climactic pursuit, underscoring the era’s rough justice and public spectacle. The period’s blend of outlaws, showmanship, and frontier life frames the narrative.

Location

Pine Ridge, Fox Canyon

Pine Ridge is a large pine forest in the American Southeast where cattlemen clash with turpentiners over land and resources. Fox Canyon serves as a staging area for the movement of stolen cattle and a backdrop for the feud’s criminal activities. The rugged forest town atmosphere shapes the tensions between labor, landowners, and law enforcement.

🌲 Pine forest 🗺️ Southeast USA ⚒️ Turpentine industry

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:25

Main Characters – Yodelin’ Kid from Pine Ridge (1937)

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Gene Autry Sr. as Gene Autry Sr.

A veteran cattleman who pushes for harsh action against the turpentiners. His misreading of Gene’s stance leads to a fatal rift and his eventual death, deepening the feud’s tragedy.

👨‍👦 Family 🗡️ Authority

Milly Baynum as Milly Baynum

Stepdaughter of the turpentiners’ leader and Gene’s love interest. She acts as a bridge between factions, seeking peace while navigating danger and loyalty.

💘 Romance 🧭 Bridge

Sheriff Martin as Sheriff Martin

The local lawman who intervenes to prevent lynching and helps coordinate justice with Gene and Frog Millhouse. He represents the law in a volatile frontier town.

⚖️ Justice 🛡️ Law enforcement

Bayliss Baynum as Bayliss Baynum

Milky Baynum’s stepfather and a turpentine leader. His murder becomes a turning point in the investigation and escalates the vendetta.

🔪 Murder 🧭 Conflict

Len Parker as Len Parker

The cunning cattleman who orchestrates the rustling scheme to profit from the chaos. He uses manipulation to keep both sides fighting and escapes direct accountability for a time.

🕵️ Deception ⚔️ Villain

Jeff Galloway as Jeff Galloway

Parker’s right-hand man who carries out orders, including attempts on Gene’s life. His actions accelerate the conflict and hinder justice until the final pursuit.

🗡️ Henchman 💥 Crime

Colonel Millhouse as Colonel Millhouse

Leader of Frog Millhouse’s Wild West Show; his troupe provides the spectacle that frames Gene’s return and adds a performative layer to the feud.

🎪 Showbiz 🎭 Entertainment

Gene Autry as Gene Autry

The film’s heroic star who returns to defend his family’s name and pursue justice. He confronts Parker, clears his own name, and protects Milly, embodying frontier courage.

🛡️ Hero 🎤 Entertainer

Turpentiner Zeke as Turpentiner Zeke

A turpentine worker who represents the labor side of Pine Ridge’s forest economy and participates in the broader conflict between factions.

🏭 Labor 🧭 Community

Sam as Sam

A turpentine camp worker who contributes to the forest-based livelihood that underpins the feud’s economics.

👥 Supporting 🪵 Forest life

Luke as Luke

A minor frontier character who participates in the events surrounding the feud and its investigations.

🧭 Minor 🗺️ Frontier

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:25

Major Themes – Yodelin’ Kid from Pine Ridge (1937)

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⚔️ Feud

A deep feud between cattlemen and turpentiners drives the plot and fuels mistrust across the community. Len Parker manipulates both sides to profit from violence, illustrating how greed can manufacture conflict. The theme highlights how fear and factionalism threaten families and livelihoods.

🕊️ Redemption

Gene Autry wrestles with family loyalty and doing what's right, choosing courage over blind allegiance. His ascent from estrangement to active justice reframes him as a protector of the innocent. The arc emphasizes accountability and moral courage in the face of communal rage.

💘 Romance

Gene and Milly Baynum’s romance anchors the plot amid the feud, adding personal stakes to the political conflict. Milly’s ties to the turpentiners complicate loyalties, pushing both sides toward dialogue and eventual reconciliation. Their relationship motivates cooperation and resolution.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:25

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