Robin Hood of Texas (1947)

A gang of bank robbers arrive at Gene's ranch. Gene winds up chasing them around the west.

Director:

Lesley Selander

Writers:

John K. Butler (screenplay), Earle Snell (screenplay)

Stars:

Gene Autry, Champion Jr., Lynne Roberts

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gene Autry	...	Gene Autry
Champion Jr.	...	Champ, Gene's horse
Lynne Roberts	...	Virginia
Sterling Holloway	...	Droopy Haynes
Adele Mara	...	Julie
James Cardwell	...	Duke Mantel
John Kellogg	...	Nick
Ray Walker	...	Detective Lieutenant Lacey
Archie Twitchell	...	Jim Prescott (as Michael Branden)
Paul Bryar	...	Ace
James Flavin	...	Captain Danforth
Dorothy Vaughan	...	Mrs. O'Brien
Stanley Andrews	...	Mr. Hamby, Saddle Shop Owner
Al Bridge	...	Sheriff (as Alan Bridge)
The Cass County Boys	...	Musicians

Storyline

When the bank is robbed, Gene and the boys are singing nearby and the Chief arrests them as gang members diverting attention but lets them go thinking they will lead them to the others. Duke Mantel double-crosses the rest of the gang and with the money, accidently heads for the dude ranch where Gene is. The rest of the gang eventually show up to retrieve the money just as Gene and the boys find themselves locked in a building.

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Plot Keywords:

bank robber

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 July 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

Robin Hood no Texas

Filming Locations:

Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min 71 min (original) 54 min (edited)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gene Autry's final film for Republic Pictures, where he had been since 1935.

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Soundtracks

"The Merry-Go-Roundup"
Written by Gene Autry, Johnny Marvin and Fred Rose
Sung by Gene Autry with The Cass County Boys

User Reviews

Robin Hood of Texas

Robin Hood of Texas was one of five movies Gene Autry made for Republic, while waiting for the courts to decide if his contract was still valid after serving in the Army Air Corps. Autry maintained that the time limit had expired while he was in the service and Republic claimed that they still had the right to his services. Autry had returned to Republic to find that Roy Rogers was known the Western king of the box office. He wanted to produce his own films over at Columbia, but needed a release from Republic. Robin Hood of Texas was heavy on music and comedy, using the talents of the Cass County Boys, Autry's musical back-up on his radio show. Republic used the term "Robin Hood" in several of their movies to create the image of the hero who often had to flee from the law to capture the real thieves. In this particular picture, Autry and his friends are accused of assisting bank robbers make their getaway.