Home in Oklahoma (1946)

Roy edits a small town newspaper. A rancher is murdered, and his fortune is inherited by a young boy. Editor Roy, with the assistance (?) of big city reporter Dale, brings the killers to justice.

Director:

William Witney

Writer:

Gerald Geraghty (original screenplay)

Stars:

Roy Rogers, Trigger, George 'Gabby' Hayes

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Roy Rogers	...	Roy Rogers
Trigger	...	Trigger
George 'Gabby' Hayes	...	Gabby Whittaker
Dale Evans	...	Connie Edwards
Carol Hughes	...	Jan Holloway
George Meeker	...	Steve McClory
Lanny Rees	...	Duke Lowery
Ruby Dandridge	...	Devoria Lassiter
George Lloyd	...	Sheriff Barclay
Arthur Space	...	Coroner Jud Judnick
Frank Reicher	...	Jason Cragmyle
George M. Carleton	...	Kennedy (as George Carleton)
Flying 'L' Ranch Quartet	...	Singers (as Flying 'L' Ranch Quartette)
Bob Nolan	...	Bob - Leader Sons of the Pioneers
Sons of the Pioneers	...	Musicians / Ranch Hands

Storyline

In this Roy Rogers entry, featuring a song written by Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner (making him and Louisiana's Jimmie Davis and Texas' W.E. "Pappy" O'Daniel possibly the only state governors to write songs used in a western), Flying U ranch owner Sam Talbot is killed by a fall from a horse. St. Louis reporter Connie Edwards comes to check a rumor that he might have been murdered. She goes to Roy Rogers, editor of the local newspaper, and he takes her to the reading of Talbot's will. The ranch is left to Talbot's 12-year-old ward, Duke Lowery, much to the dismay of Talbot's niece, Jan Holloway. After some attempts on Duke's life, Roy finally proves that Jan, Steve McClory and coroner Jim Judnick had Talbot killed and are conspiring to do the same for Duke, making Jan the last heir.

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Plot Keywords:

reporter | ranch | boy | 12 year old | oklahoma | 

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Taglines:

ROY'S RIDIN' HERD ON DANGER AND SONG! (original ad-all caps)

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nas Terras de Oklahoma

Filming Locations:

Flying L Ranch, Davis, Oklahoma, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min 72 min (original) 54 min (edited)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were married on location at the Flying L Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma after filming "Home in Oklahoma" together. There exists a memorial plaque there today commemorating their marriage.

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Soundtracks

"The Everlasting Hills of Oklahoma"
Written by Tim Spencer
Performed by the Sons of the Pioneers

User Reviews

Lively

Sprightly Roy & Dale Western from Republic. It's a fine energetic cast livening up a familiar plot of keeping the ranch out of the clutches of the bad guys. Roy and Dale are reporters trying to out-scoop one another, and it's not hard to see why they stayed together as a team —their easy-going banter puts A-picture pizazz into a B-movie oater. Ditto, the great Gabby Hayes whose gruff comedy relief too often masked genuine acting talent. For example, scope out his versatility here.

It's also well produced from Republic, with a lot of extras and even some location shots in the real Oklahoma (IMDB). That outdoor breakfast scene with all the local folks is charming. Of course there's the expected quota of action—a really rough fist-fight, some hard riding, and a pitched battle, all nicely paced by ace action director William Witney. Add vocals from the Sons of the Pioneers (I wish they had more) and you've got recipe for a really likable matinée Western. I guess my only negatives are the lack of good scenery and some rather poorly done process shots. Anyway, these are minor points. I'm just sorry these easy-going entertainments have ridden off into the proverbial sunset.