Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge (1937)

The old west range war story transported to Georgia, with Autry as the hero.

Director:

Joseph Kane

Writers:

Jack Natteford (story), Jack Natteford (screenplay),

Stars:

Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Betty Bronson

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Gene Autry	...	Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette	...	Colonel Millhouse
Betty Bronson	...	Milly Baynum
LeRoy Mason	...	Len Parker (as Le Roy Mason)
Charles Middleton	...	Gene Autry Sr.
Russell Simpson	...	Bayliss Baynum
The Tennessee Ramblers	...	Musicians (as Tennessee Ramblers)
Jack Dougherty	...	Jeff Galloway
Guy Wilkerson	...	Turpentiner Zeke
Frankie Marvin	...	Luke
Henry Hall	...	Sheriff Martin
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones	...	Sam (as Snowflake)

Storyline

Parker steals cattle from the cattlemen and blames it on the turpentiners. Then he incites the cattlemen to burn down the turpentiners trees. When Gene finds the rustled cattle he tries to kill him. Failing, he kills both Gene's father and Bayliss Baynam and has Gene arrested for Baynum's murder.

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Plot Keywords:

turpentiner | georgia | rodeo | cattle rustling | cattleman | 

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 June 1937 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hero of Pine Ridge

Filming Locations:

Kernville, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (original release) (2004 restoration) 54 min (edited)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Col. Millhouse: Marvelous, Autry, marvelous! You certainly have that animal trained and I don't see how you do it. What's the secret?
Gene Autry: The secret in training a horse, Colonel, is that, ah, you have to know more than the horse!

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Connections

Edited from Annie Oakley (1935)

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Soundtracks

"Back in Santa Fe"
(uncredited)
(Also called "Down in Santa Fe")
Music by Fleming Allen
Sung by Gene Autry

User Reviews

One of Gene's Best!

This entry is on everyone's must-see list because it co-stars the legendary Betty Bronson. Betty had actually retired from movie-making in 1932, and after this "comeback", she didn't make another movie until A Pocketful of Miracles in 1961. Betty is absolutely lovely here and it's a thrill to see what a fine pair Gene and Betty make in this really top-notch script that helps to make it (as far as I'm concerned) one of Gene's top five pictures. Other assets include a fine support cast led by Smiley Burnette (who excels in what amounts to a character role), LeRoy Mason (a well-spoken heavy), Charles Middleton (Gene's dull-witted dad), and Russell Simpson (a delight as a really nasty piece of work). Good slots are also provided by Jack Dougherty (the heavy's partner in crime), Henry Hall (the sheriff), Jack Ingram and even Art Mix. Mr Toones, on the other hand, has – thankfully! – but one brief moment.

Despite its somewhat off-putting title, this entry shapes up as one of Gene's most vibrant and exciting. Even Joseph Kane, normally a rather humdrum director, seems to have realized the movie's potential and pulled out all stops to make it as thrilling as possible. Production values are great. (If you're quick, you can plainly spot Kane in a rare on screen appearance as one of the turpentiners. As far as I know he actually faced the camera only five times in his lengthy directorial and editing career).

Please note that while the Platinum Disc print is of good quality, it's mastered from the TV cut-down that's missing six minutes of essential footage, including the opening scenes of the street parade, other bits and pieces here and there, and the entire episode where Gene rides away from his home ranch after being dismissed by his dad, encounters Betty who asks him when he's coming back. Gene tells her that he doesn't know. A tearful Betty promises to wait for his return.