The read
It runs a compact 1h 2m.
Synopsis
Rancher Autry takes a job singing on the radio to aid farmers and ranchers whose lands were destroyed by raging floods. Blaming crooked politicians, he goes to Washington and tries to put through a food control bill and finds he has a lot to learn. In this classic release, Gene introduces his immortal theme song, "Back in the Saddle Again," which has gone on to become a piece of American History.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- George ShermanDirector
- Dorrell McGowanScreenplay
- Stuart E. McGowanScreenplay
- Betty BurbridgeScreenplay
Cast
- Gene AutryGene Autry
- Smiley BurnetteFrog Millhouse
- Mary CarlisleMary Ford
- Douglass DumbrilleStephen Holloway
- William FarnumSenator Timothy Nolan
- Lee 'Lasses' WhiteStorekeeper
- Ralph PetersSatchel
- Gordon HartCongressman Fuller
- Victor PotelMan in Store
- Jack IngramBlockade Boss
- Sammy McKimEddie
- Reginald BarlowHiggins - a Migrant
Stills
Themes
singing cowboygridlocksong