Even back at 1938, they were already fighting over scarce water. this film was made right in the heart of the dust-bowl years. lack of rain had dried up and removed the top foot of soil. Roy Rogers plays... Roy Rogers. in what seems to be his very first starring role. prior to this he was mostly un-credited or "singer". Roy's family has been in congress for years, and fighting the local water company. When the big shots in DC come out to look over the water rights situation, Roy makes sure they get a taste of how dry things really are. with his sidekick Frog (Smiley Burnette). they made nine films together! and of course, the Maple City singers. his love interest here is Eleanor, played by Carol Hughes. and watch for Dick Elliot...he's Scully, a cronie for "the bad guys". he was also the mayor on andy griffith! it's old west cowboy fun. and some great scenes of the alabama hills, near lone pine. Pretty good stuff. no surprises, but good to see a young Rogers. directed by Joe Kane, as usual. shown on Film Detectives channel!
Review of Under Western Stars
