Ride the Pink Horse
by Dorothy B. Hughesliterary work· published 1946
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Ride the Pink Horse is a 1946 novel by mystery writer Dorothy B. Hughes. Robert Montgomery directed and starred in a film noir of the same title in 1947. The story illustrated the efforts of Sailor confronting Douglass, a wealthy ex-senator, about the murder of the senator's wife. Sailor, growing up under Douglass’ wing, became a henchman of sorts, who often carried out Douglass’ dirty work. Sailor knew that it was the senator that ordered for his wife's murder, and since the death of the senator's wife, Douglass continuously paid off Sailor in order to keep him quiet, but now, Sailor is back for more money. Douglass, after retiring from the senate, is vacationing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, so Sailor decides to confront him there.
Adaptations (2)
Ride the Pink Horse has been adapted 2 times, across film and television film, from 1947 to 1964. The most recent is The Hanged Man (1964).
