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Roll Along, Cowboy (1937)

APPROVED 57 min  -  Action | Music | Western  -   18 October 1937 (USA)
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Singing cowboy Randy shows up at Mrs. Blake's ranch. She is beset by badguys, and Randy loves her daughter Janet.

Director:

Gus Meins

Writers:

Zane Grey (novel), Daniel Jarrett (screenplay)

Stars:

Smith Ballew, Cecilia Parker and Stanley Fields
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Smith Ballew Smith Ballew ...
Randy Porter
Cecilia Parker Cecilia Parker ...
Janet Blake
Stanley Fields Stanley Fields ...
Barry Barker
Ruth Robinson Ruth Robinson ...
Edwina Blake
Wally Albright Wally Albright ...
Danny Blake (as Wally Albright Jr.)
Frank Milan Frank Milan ...
Arthur Hathaway
Bill Elliott Bill Elliott ...
Odie Fenton (as Gordon Elliott)
Budd Buster Budd Buster ...
Cowhand Shorty
Harry Bernard Harry Bernard ...
Ranch Foreman Shep
Buster Fite Buster Fite ...
Singing Cowhand
Buster Fite and His Six Saddle Tramps Buster Fite and His Six Saddle Tramps ...
Singing Cowhands
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Storyline

Morgan pays off Randy and Barry with a promissory note to be collected at the Blake ranch. They arrive to find Mrs. Blake sick and without any money, her back taxes due, her ranch hands departed, and her son in need of an operation. With Randy attracted to Janet and Barry hoping to help Danny, the two decide to stay. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Daughter | Son | Operation | Promissory Note | Singing  | See more »

Taglines:

The Most Thrilling Adventure THAT EVER BEFELL A SINGING BUCKAROO! (original 6-sheet poster) See more »

Genres:

Action | Music | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Jugándose la vida See more »

Filming Locations:

Bishop, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sol Lesser Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

[Danny is confined to a wheelchair]
Danny Blake: Oh, I can't walk.
Barry Barker: Oh, that's tough!
Danny Blake: Oh, no it's not. I bet I can beat you in a runnin' and I'll give you a head start.
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Connections

Featured in Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"On the Sunny Side of the Rockies"
Written by Roy Ingraham, as Roy Ingram and Harry Tobias
Performed by Buster Fite and His Six Saddle Tramps
Sung by Smith Ballew See more »