Verified Unrenewed Public Domain
1942 Feature
The Rangers Take Over
Directed by Albert Herman → • Production: Independent Studio
The Rangers Take Over is a 1942 American Western film directed by Albert Herman and written by Elmer Clifton. The film stars Dave (Tex) O'Brien, Jim Newill, Guy Wilkerson, Iris Meredith and Cal Shrum and his "Rhythm Rangers". The film was released on December 25, 1942, by Producers Releasing Corporation.
Runtime
24 minutes
Aspect Ratio
4:3 Academy (Pillarbox)
Archival Copies
1 Vault Holding(s)
Classification
1929–1963 Unrenewed
The Video Boneyard Vault Holdings
Archival Master Preserved in Studio Vaults
This title is cataloged and preserved across physical storage drives D: & E: in The Video Boneyard archival collection (1 vault master holding). A broadcast-grade restoration with dynamic loudness normalization is scheduled for streaming release on our YouTube channel.
⚖️ Statutory Public Domain Clearance Provenance
First published in 1942. Under the Copyright Act of 1909, works published between 1929 and 1963 required mandatory formal copyright registration renewal during their 28th year. Official United States Copyright Office Catalog of Copyright Entries records show zero renewal registration was filed, placing this work permanently in the Public Domain.
Notable Screen Cast
George Morrell →
Lead Role
Art Dillard →
Co-Star
Guy Wilkerson →
Co-Star
James Newill →
Supporting Cast
Iris Meredith →
Supporting Cast
Harry Harvey →
Featured Cast
Hank Bell →
Featured Cast
Jimmy Aubrey →
Featured Cast
Dave O'Brien →
Featured Cast
Charles King →
Featured Cast
I. Stanford Jolley →
Featured Cast
Forrest Taylor →
Featured Cast