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Friday, April 10, 2026

Colorado (1940)

Director Joseph Kane
Rating Rating
MPAA PG
Run Time 57 min
Color Black and White
Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1
Sound Mono (RCA Sound System)
Producer Republic Pictures
Country: USA
Genre: Western
Plot Synopsis

Trouble in Colorado is tying up Union troops needed back east during the Civil War and Lieut. Burke is sent to investigate. Macklin and his gang are causing the problems and Capt. Mason joins them. When Burke catches up with them he also finds Mason, his brother.

Tagline

Thrilling Adventure In Dangerous Days... As Roy Rogers blazes down ambushed trails to bring justice to an outlaw town!

Quotes

Gabby: You know, the further west you go, the more dangerous it gets.

Filming Locations

Agoura Ranch, Agoura, California, USA

Red Rock Canyon State Park - Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA

Jay Novello is listed as a cast member by modern sources, but he was not seen in the movie.

Anachronisms

The movie takes place during the Civil War. The inscription on the door says "U.S. Secret Service". The Secret Service wasn't founded until July 5, 1865.