Under Western Stars
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| Directed by | Joseph Kane |
| Produced by | Sol C. Siegel |
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| Music by | Alberto Colombo (uncredited) |
| Cinematography | Jack Marta |
| Edited by | Lester Orlebeck |
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| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.[1]
Under Western Stars was the first starring role for Rogers, made under contract to Republic Pictures. It was filmed on location in the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine, California. The film's song "Dust", written by Johnny Marvin, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.[1] In 2009, Under Western Stars was selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant and will be preserved for all time.[2]
Cast
- Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers
- Smiley Burnette as Frog
- Carol Hughes as Eleanor Fairbanks
- Maple City Four as Singers
- Guy Usher as John Fairbanks
- Tom Chatterton as Congressman Edward H. Marlowe
- Kenneth Harlan as Richards
- Alden Chase as Tom Andrews
- Brandon Beach as Senator Wilson
- Earl Dwire as Mayor Biggs
- Jean Fowler as Mrs. Wilson
- Dora Clement as Mrs. Marlow
- Dick Elliott as William P. Scully
- Burr Caruth as Larkin
- Slim Whitaker as Tremaine
- Jack Rockwell as Sheriff
- Frankie Marvin as Deputy Pete
References
- 1 2 "Under Western Stars". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ↑ Cannady, Sheryl (December 30, 2009). "News from the Library of Congress". Library of Congress. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
External links
- Under Western Stars at the Internet Movie Database
- Under Western Stars at the TCM Movie Database
- Under Western Stars at AllMovie
- Under Western Stars is available for free download at the Internet Archive