Under Western Stars (1938)
1h 5m
Running Time
April 20, 1938Release Date
Under Western Stars (1938)
1h 5m
Running Time
April 20, 1938Release Date
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In his starring debut, Roy gets elected to Congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district. In Washington, he learns he needs the backing of a key congressman and gets that man to go west for an inspection trip. When the congressman is initially unimpressed, Roy gets the inspection party stranded without water to show the true conditions.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Smiley Burnette
Frog Millhouse
Carol Hughes
Eleanor Fairbanks
Maple City Four
Singers
Guy Usher
John Fairbanks
Tom Chatterton
Congressman Edward H. Marlowe
Kenneth Harlan
Richards
Stephen Chase
Tom Andrews
Al Rice
Member of Maple City Four
Fritz Meissner
Member of Maple City Four
Brandon Beach
Sen. Wilson
Pat Patterson
Member of Maple City Four
Earl Dwire
Mayor Biggs
Art Janes
Member of Maple City Four
Joseph Kane
Director
Dorrell McGowan
Writer
Stuart E. McGowan
Writer
Jack Rockwell
Sheriff
Jack Ingram
Dam Guard Captain
Betty Burbridge
Writer
Dick Elliott
Sen. William P. Scully
Jack A. Marta
Cinematographer
Dora Clement
Mrs. Marlowe
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
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Details.
Release DateApril 20, 1938
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 5m
Content RatingNR
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Wiki.
Under Western Stars is a 1938 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Carol Hughes, and the Maple City Four. Written by Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan, and Betty Burbridge, the film is about a populist singing cowboy who decides to run for Congress in order to seek federal assistance to help small ranchers regain their water rights during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. His campaign comes into conflict with greedy water company executives.The film was the first starring role for Rogers, made under contract to Republic Pictures during a walkout by the studio's singing cowboy Gene Autry. The picture was filmed on location in the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine, California.