Despite its somewhat off-putting title, this "The Yodelin Kid from Pine Ridge" shapes up as one of Gene Autry's most vibrant and exciting ventures. Even the often humdrum director, Joseph Kane, seems to have realized the movie's potential and pulled out all stops to make it as thrilling as possible.
Production values are great. Gene's co-star is the legendary Betty Bronson. What a thrill to see what a fine pair she and Gene make in this film!
The script by Jack Natteford and Stuart E. McGowan is top notch, matching the talents not only of our two stars but of the support cast led by Smiley Burnette (who has what amounts to a character role), LeRoy Mason (a well-spoken heavy), Charles Middleton (Autry's dull-witted dad) and Russell Simpson (a really nasty piece of work).
All the songs are wonderful too!
(Don't buy the Platinum DVD of this one as it's missing several important scenes. Buy the full-length Mill Creek disc).
Production values are great. Gene's co-star is the legendary Betty Bronson. What a thrill to see what a fine pair she and Gene make in this film!
The script by Jack Natteford and Stuart E. McGowan is top notch, matching the talents not only of our two stars but of the support cast led by Smiley Burnette (who has what amounts to a character role), LeRoy Mason (a well-spoken heavy), Charles Middleton (Autry's dull-witted dad) and Russell Simpson (a really nasty piece of work).
All the songs are wonderful too!
(Don't buy the Platinum DVD of this one as it's missing several important scenes. Buy the full-length Mill Creek disc).