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This film is available in the following format(s).
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The Singing Cowboy
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| 1936 |
| Republic Pictures |
| Production#: 3572 |
| 56 minutes |
Synopsis: |
Gene Autry becomes the guardian of little Lou Ann Stevens when her father is killed by his shady partner, Martin, who has secretly discovered a rich goldmine on their ranch. Heir to her father's share, Lou Ann is seriously injured in a stable fire and needs a life-saving brain operation. To raise the money for the procedure, Gene, and his pal Frog Millhouse, organize a hillbilly orchestra and convince the President of the Covered Wagon Coffee Company, Henry Blake, to sponsor them on a tour to be broadcast via the new medium of television. Blake's daughter, Helen, runs away and joins Gene's orchestra as an amateur without telling them who she is, causing problems for her father. The doctor tells Gene that Lou Ann needs surgery immediately, so he borrows money against his contract. To take full possession of the ranch, Martin realizes he must stop Gene. Martin's gang steals Gene's wagon, halting the broadcast and ruining Gene's contract, thus threatening his loan. Gene rides all night searching for his wagon, making a surprise visit to the ranch and finds Martin, preparing for a getaway. Gene arrests Martin and turns him over to the sheriff, ensuring a successful operation for Lou Ann.
Cast:
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Performer: |
| Gene Autry |
Gene Autry |
| Frog Millhouse |
Smiley Burnette |
| Helen Blake/Nell Bradley |
Lois Wilde |
| Martin |
Lon Chaney, Jr. |
| Lou Ann Stevens |
Ann Gillis |
| Professor Sandow |
Earl Hodgins |
| Henry Blake |
Harvey Clark |
| Stevens |
John Van Pelt |
| Herbert Trenton |
Earl Eby |
| Bill |
Ken Cooper |
| Mayor |
Harrison Green |
| Jack |
Wes Warner |
| Sheriff |
Jack Rockwell |
| Kirk |
Tracy Layne |
| Champion |
Champion |
Songs:
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THERE’S AN EMPTY COT IN
THE BUNKHOUSE TONIGHT |
Gene Autry and Extras |
| YA HOO |
Gene Autry, Smiley
Burnette, and Extras |
| WE’RE ON THE AIR |
Gene Autry and Extras |
| TRUE BLUE BILL |
Gene Autry |
| RAINBOW TRAIL |
Gene Autry and Lois Wilde |
| DOWN IN SLUMBERLAND |
Gene Autry |
| WE’RE ON THE AIR |
Gene Autry and Extras |
| RAINBOW TRAIL |
Lois Wilde |
| SCATTIN’ |
Snowflake and Extras |
| THE NEW JASSACKAPHONE |
Smiley Burnette |
| WASHBOARD AND ROOM |
Frankie Marvin |
| MY OLD SADDLE PAL |
Gene Autry |
I’LL BE THINKING OF
YOU, LITTLE GAL |
Gene Autry and Earl Hodgins |
| RAINBOW TRAIL |
Gene Autry |
Crew:
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| Produced by |
Nat Levine |
| Directed by |
Mack Wright |
| Supervised by |
Armand Schaefer |
| Screenplay |
Dorrell & Stuart McGowan |
| Original Story |
Tom Gibbons |
| Supervising Editor |
Joseph H. Lewis |
| Photography |
William Nobles & Edgar Lyons |
| Sound Engineer |
Terry Kellum |
| Film Editor |
Lester Orlebeck |
| Musical Supervision |
Harry Grey |
| Songs by |
Smiley Burnette & Oliver Drake |
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