Watch Last of the Pony Riders (1953) Online Free
Ex-Pony Express rider Autry ties to protect his US mail franchise as the Pony Express gives way to stage coach mail and the telegraph. Gene's last film appearance as a singing cowboy.
Cast
Gene Autry, Champion, Kathleen Case, Dickie Jones, John Downey, Howard Wright, Arthur Space, Gregg Barton, Art Dillard, Herman Hack, Harry Hines
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