South of Monterey
| South of Monterey | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | William Nigh |
| Screenplay by | Charles S. Belden |
| Based on | |
| Produced by | Scott R. Dunlap |
| Starring | Gilbert Roland Martin Garralaga Frank Yaconelli Marjorie Riordan Iris Flores George J. Lewis |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | Richard Heermance |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
South of Monterey is a 1946 American Western film directed by William Nigh and written by Charles S. Belden. The film stars Gilbert Roland, Martin Garralaga, Frank Yaconelli, Marjorie Riordan, Iris Flores, and George J. Lewis. The film was released on June 15, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]The Cisco Kid learns of a land-swindling scheme in a small western town. Although the thievery was actually devised by the Police Commandante Arturo Morales and the tax collector Bennet, Cisco's efforts cause the thieves to fall out. Cisco is able to return the land to the rightful owners.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Gilbert Roland as The Cisco Kid
- Martin Garralaga as Auturo Morales
- Frank Yaconelli as Baby
- Marjorie Riordan as Maria Morales
- Iris Flores as Carmelita
- George J. Lewis as Carlos Mandreno
- Harry Woods as Bennet
- Terry Frost as Morgan
- Rosa Turich as Lola
Soundtrack
[edit]The following were the composers for the songs in the film:[3]
- Eddie Cherkose
- Gladys Flores
- Edward J. Kay
- Charles Rosoff
The following were the songs in the film:[3]
| Title | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|
| Tacos del Amor | Gladys Flores | Edward J. Kay |
| Anoche Hable con la Luna | Gladys Flores | Edward J. Kay |
| Tu Chulita | Gladys Flores | Edward J. Kay |
| Ride, Amigos Ride | Edward Cherkose | Charles Rosoff |
| Cielito Lindo[5] | Quirino Mendoza y Cortés | Quirino Mendoza y Cortés |
References
[edit]- ^ "South of Monterey (1946) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ Hans J. Wollstein. "South of Monterey (1946) - William Nigh". AllMovie. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c "South of Monterey". Catalog.afi.com. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ South of Monterey (1946) - AZ Movies. Retrieved August 1, 2024 – via www.azmovies.net.
- ^ sacm@sacm.org.mx. "SACM - Biografía de Quirino Mendoza y Cortés". www.sacm.org.mx. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved May 25, 2026.