Scheuer, Philip K. "Carole Lombard, Cary Grant Planning Paris Adventure." Los Angeles Times, August 31, 1936. (United States) *
--- mentions Brooks will appear in Empty Saddles, in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper

Sutherland, Henry. "Motion Picture Marriage Market Is Today's Theme." Nevada State Journal, September 1, 1936. (United States) *
--- "Louise Brooks, who turned up her nose at a Paramount film contract to play on Broadway several years ago, is back in pictures. She has just signed with Buck Jones to play the feminine lead in his new sage-brush epic, Empty Saddles." - instance of mention in syndicated (United Press) film column in Reno, Nevada newspaper

anonymous. "News of the Screen." New York Times, September 3, 1936. (United States) *
--- "The same studio reports that Louise Brooks, recently returned from a European stage tour, will attempt a screen comeback opposite Buck Jones Empty Saddles." - mention in article in New York City newspaper

author unknown. Daily Variety, October 14, 1936. (United States)
--- "The yarn has plenty of suspense, numerous spooky situations, a good love theme and enough of the western touch to top a western dualer or fill out the action requirements of a mixed bill and leave the cash customers well satisfied."

author unknown. Hollywood Reporter, October 14, 1936. (United States)
--- "This Buck Jones Western must be set below par because of a rambling and cluttery story that is almost menaceless until the last reel or two and then, in the final chase and battle, is confusing and inconclusive."

anonymous. "Reviews of the New Films." Film Daily, October 17, 1936. (United States) *
--- capsule review; "Louise Brooks has quite a dramatic role as the heroine, which she handles very well."

author unknown. Motion Picture Daily, October 19, 1936. (United States)
--- page 7

author unknown. Box Office, October 24, 1936. (United States)
--- "Several new angles and Buck Jones' usual capable performance as a hard-riding, square shooting son of the saddle makes this an above par offering in the Western class."

M., G. "Showmen's Reviews." Motion Picture Herald, October 24, 1936. (United States) *
--- review in trade journal

anonymous. "Empty Saddles (Universal)." Selected Motion Pictures, November 1, 1936. (United States) *
--- capsule review; "A somewhat unusual western story, packed with excitement, fast-paced dramatic action, mystery and superb riding." - publication of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America

author unknown. Philadelphia Exhibitor, November 1, 1936. (United States)
--- "With most of the punch at the end, Jones fans, however, should be satisfied."

author unknown. National Legion of Decency, November 5, 1936. (United States)
--- "General patronage."

anonymous. "Coming Soon." Hartford Courant, November 22, 1936. (United States) *
--- article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper

anonymous. "Coming Soon." Sheboygan Press, November 20, 1936. (United States) *
--- article in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper

East Coast Preview Committee. Fox West Coast Bulletin, November 21, 1936. (United States)
--- "A somewhat unusual western story, packed with excitement, fast-paced dramatic action, mystery and superb riding . . . . The natural scenic effects are of exceptionally high quality."

author unknown. "Buck Jones Out on Location." Hollywood, December, 1936. (United States)
--- article on the making of Empty Saddles with four images, two of which include Brooks

anonymous. "State Previews." Kingsport Times, December 20, 1936. (United States) *
--- article in Kingsport, Tennessee newspaper

anonymous. "Province." Winnipeg Free Press, December 26, 1936. (Canada) *
--- short article in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper

anonymous. "At the Theaters." Monessen Daily Independent , December 30, 1936. (United States) *
--- "Of outstanding interest is the fact that the picture marks the return to the screen of lovely Louise Brooks, the Ziegfeld Follies girl who won film fame and then quit pictures at the height of her career. Her brunette beauty and her fine acting making her a splendid leading lady." - article in Monessen, Pennsylvania newspaper

anonymous. "Family Movie Guide." Parents Magazine, January, 1937. (United States) *
--- capsule review

author unknown. Monthly Film Bulletin, January, 1937. (England)
--- review

anonymous. "Antlers Today." Helena Independent, January 8, 1937. (United States) *
--- "Tomorrow and Saturday the Antlers will present Buck Jones in another red-blooded action picture, Empty Saddles, with Louise Brooks, Harvey Clark and Gertrude Astor. Buck joins a dude ranch in following a clue and upsets the entire county before he rights a wrong." - brief mention in small article in Helena, Montana newspaper

anonymous. "Buck Jones Arrives." Zanesville Signal, January 14, 1937. (United States) *
--- brief article in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper

anonymous. "City Opera House." News, January 16, 1937. (United States) *
--- brief article in Frederick, Maryland newspaper

anonymous. "Buck Jones Plays at State Theater." San Antonio Light, January 22, 1937. (United States) *
--- article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper

anonymous. "Empty Saddles on State Theater Bill." San Antonio Light, January 24, 1937. (United States) *
--- article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper

author unknown. January 31, 1937. (United States)
--- review of screening at Arena Theatre in New York City

author unknown. Kine Weekly, January 28, 1937. (England)

Wear. "Empty Saddles." Variety, February 3, 1937. (United States) *
--- "Louise Brooks, cast as a poor trader's child, is not flattered by the camera, but does a good bit of acting. She is the outstanding femme player in the slight romance."

anonymous. "Tell Him He Can't and He Will Do It." Denton Journal, April 17, 1937. (United States) *
--- brief article in Denton, Maryland newspaper

anonymous. "Double Feature Program Tonight at Forsythe Empty Saddles Sunday Monday." Hammond Times,, April 24, 1937. (United States) *
--- captioned photo in Hammond, Indiana newspaper

anonymous. "At the Theaters" Heraldo de Brownsville, May 20, 1937. (United States) *
--- brief article in Brownsville, Texas newspaper

anonymous. "Avalon Program for Coming Week." The Journal and Republican, June 17, 1937. (United States) *
--- brief front page article in Lowville, New York newspaper