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16 November 1936 (USA) moreTagline:
A Roundup of action actually filmed at the Texas Centennial!Plot:
At the Texas Centennial in Dallas Autry confuses two girls by being himself and his own stunt double. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
One of the best of the Gene Autry Movies moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gene Autry | ... | Gene Autry / Tom Ford | |
| Smiley Burnette | ... | Frog | |
| Kay Hughes | ... | Marion Hill | |
| Sally Payne | ... | Toodles Brown | |
| William Newell | ... | Lee Wilson | |
| Max Terhune | ... | Ventriloquist | |
| Charles Judels | ... | Swartz - Studio Head | |
| Sons of the Pioneers | ... | Musicians | |
| The Jones Boys | ... | Singers (as Jones Boys) | |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | ... | Musicians (as Beverly Hill Billies) | |
| The Light Crust Doughboys | ... | Musicians (as Light Crust Dough Boys) | |
| Champion | ... | Champion - Studio Horse | |
| Rex King | ... | Fred Collins | |
| Harry Worth | ... | Tony Rico | |
| Mary Russell | ... | Mary |
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54 min (edited version) | 71 min (original version)Country:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity Sound System)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #2727) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating)Fun Stuff
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The film was cut to 54 minutes for television release in the mid-'50s and has only recently been restored to its original running time, thanks to the combined efforts of The Western Movie Channel, the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage and the University of California-Los Angeles. moreGoofs:
Miscellaneous: The Light Crust Doughboys and The Jones Boys appear in the credits, but do not appear in the shortened (54 minutes) version, but along with some additional action they appear in the original (71 minutes) movie. moreQuotes:
Lee Wilson: Now you have made a mess of things. You know Ford can't sing a note!Gene Autry: Don't blame me, blame Collins.
Lee Wilson: Oh, I could ring his neck for this!
Fred Collins: [Collins enters] They're clamoring for an encore, Mr. Ford. Will you do another song?
Gene Autry: I'd be glad to.
Fred Collins: He's a sensation, and you've got me to thank for it!
Lee Wilson: Thanks.
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The Big Show is about the most enjoyable to watch of all his movies for several reasons: One, Mr. Autry plays a double role. Two, there is a lot of clever stunt work, including the famous under the coach and handover hand to the horses stunt. Three, The Big Show has a very different plot from the usual Autry Western. Four, The Big Show contains some very listen-able songs. Five, it is really fun to see Roy Rogers when he was still with the Sons of the Pioneers as Leanard Slye. Six, it is also fun to see behind the scenes of movie making, with some back views of the Republic lot. Seven, since this is an earlier Autry entry, Smiley Burnett is Mr. Autry's side kick rather than Pat Butram. Eight, it is exciting to see the Texas Centennial Celebration as a background. All in all, this is one is really fun.