Dude Ranch_
Chester Carr, owner of a dude ranch in the Rockies, caters to guests seeking the thrill of the Wild West. Among his guests are the wealthy Spruce Meadows and his daughter Susan. But the West isn't wild anymore and most of Carr's guests are bored and about to leave. He is in despair when a caravan carrying a broke-down-and-out troupe of actors---Jennifer, Judd, Mrs. Merridew and her daughter, Alice---crashes down the hill and wrecks the hotel sign.
Starring
Jack Oakie, Stuart Erwin, Eugene Pallette
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Dude Ranch was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
Chester Carr, owner of a dude ranch in the Rockies, caters to guests seeking the thrill of the Wild West. Among his guests are the wealthy Spruce Meadows and...
Dude Ranch is a Comedy, Western film with a runtime of 1h 11m.
CAST (13)
Jack Oakie
Jennifer
Stuart Erwin
Chester Carr
Eugene Pallette
Judd
Mitzi Green
Alice Merridew
June Collyer
Susan Meadows
George Webb
Burson
Charles Sellon
Spruce Meadows
James Crane
Blaze Denton
CW
Cecil Weston
Mrs. Milicent Merridew (uncredited)
Guy Oliver
Simonson (uncredited)
Joe Bonomo
Gangster (uncredited)
Julia Griffith
Dude Ranch Guest (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
Gangster (uncredited)
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What is Dude Ranch about?
Chester Carr, owner of a dude ranch in the Rockies, caters to guests seeking the thrill of the Wild West. Among his guests are the wealthy Spruce Meadows and his daughter Susan. But the West isn't wild anymore and most of Carr's guests are bored and about to leave. He is in despair when a caravan carrying a broke-down-and-out troupe of actors---Jennifer, Judd, Mrs. Merridew and her daughter, Alice---crashes down the hill and wrecks the hotel sign.
How long is Dude Ranch?
Dude Ranch has a runtime of 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Who stars in Dude Ranch?
The cast of Dude Ranch includes Jack Oakie, Stuart Erwin, Eugene Pallette, Mitzi Green, June Collyer.
What is the rating of Dude Ranch?
Dude Ranch has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Western