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The Cowboy and the Indians (1949)

APPROVED  68 min  -  Western   -  15 September 1949 (USA)
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Evil Indian Agent Richards is cheating the Indians into starvation. Gene shows that their raids are only for survival.

Director:

John English
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Gene Autry ...
Champion Champion ...
Himself - Gene's Horse (as Champion World's Wonder Horse)
Sheila Ryan Sheila Ryan ...
Doctor Nan
Frank Richards Frank Richards ...
'Smiley' Martin
Hank Patterson Hank Patterson ...
Ranch hand Tom
Jay Silverheels Jay Silverheels ...
Lakohna
Claudia Drake Claudia Drake ...
Lucy Broken Arm
Georgie Nokes Georgie Nokes ...
Rona
Charles Stevens Charles Stevens ...
Broken Arm
Alex Frazer Alex Frazer ...
Fred (Martin's buyer)
Clayton Moore ...
Henchman Luke
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Storyline

Finding Indians stealing from his ranch, Gene learns they are suffering from malnutrition. Store owner Martin is cheating them and now he is after the Chief's valuable necklace. When the dying chief is found, having been attacked and robbed, Martin blames Lakhona who would become the new chief. When Gene helps Lakhona they soon find themselves fleeing from the law. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>  

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Necklace | Malnutrition | Bigot | Patriotic Song | Corruption  | See more »

Genres:

Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Pioneertown, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gene Autry Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Here Comes Santa Claus"
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