Rio Grande Photo Gallery Tribute to Rio Grande Main Page | DH Home Rio Grande © 1950 Republic Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Republic Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved.	Rio Grande Lt. Colonel Kirby Yorke ( John Wayne ): "I don't want you men to be fooled about what's coming up for you. Torture. At least that." 639 KB The singers in the movie who serenade Kathleen and Kirby were played by the famous Sons of the Pioneers - who was their most famous founding member? Answer How would you rate Rio Grande? 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star