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Under Western Stars (1938)

65 min  -  Action | Adventure | Music   -  20 April 1938 (USA)
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In his starring debut Roy gets elected to congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Kane

Writers:

Dorrell McGowan (story), Stuart E. McGowan (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette and Carol Hughes
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Roy Rogers ...
Smiley Burnette Smiley Burnette ...
Carol Hughes Carol Hughes ...
Eleanor Fairbanks
Maple City Four Maple City Four ...
Singers
Guy Usher Guy Usher ...
John Fairbanks
Tom Chatterton Tom Chatterton ...
Congressman Edward H. Marlowe
Kenneth Harlan Kenneth Harlan ...
Richards
Stephen Chase Stephen Chase ...
Tom Andrews (as Alden Chase)
Brandon Beach Brandon Beach ...
Senator Wilson
Earl Dwire Earl Dwire ...
Mayor Biggs
Jean Fowler Jean Fowler ...
Mrs. Wilson
Dora Clement Dora Clement ...
Mrs. Marlowe (as Dora Clemant)
Dick Elliott Dick Elliott ...
William P. Scully
Burr Caruth Burr Caruth ...
Larkin
Slim Whitaker ...
Tremaine (as Charles Whitaker)
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Storyline

In his starring debut Roy gets elected to congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district. In Washington he learns he needs the backing of a key congressman and gets that man to go west for an inspection trip. When the Congressman is initally unimpressed, Roy gets the inspection party stranded without water to show the true conditions. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>  

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Congressman | Water | Congress | Dust | Jail  | See more »

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A NEW WESTERN STAR BLAZES HIS WAY ACROSS THE SCREEN! (original poster - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Music | Romance | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Crépuscule See more »

Filming Locations:

Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (edited version)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This was Roy Rogers' first starring vehicle for Republic Pictures, and it made him an instant hit, billed ever after as "King of the Cowboys". See more »

Connections

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

Soundtracks

"Back to the Backwoods"
Written by Jack Lawrence and Peter Tinturin
Sung by Smiley Burnette and the Maple City Four See more »