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The Big Sombrero

Play trailer Poster for The Big Sombrero Released Jan 29, 1949 1h 18m Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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When ranch boss Jimmy Garland (Stephen Dunne) attempts to swindle Estrellita Estrada (Elena Verdugo) out of her land in Mexico and sell it for big money to Ben McBride (Gene Stutenroth), ranch hand Gene Autry (Gene Autry) has to stop him. Autry attempts to get Estrada -- who has been in the U.S. -- back to Mexico safely, but Garland and his henchmen attack the singing cowboy. A young Mexican boy named Tico (Neyle Morrow) may be the only one who can save Autry now.
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Audience Member good singing cowboy film Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member One of Gene Autry?s few films in color, and it?s a good film as well. Nice story, pleasant cast and some good songs. Bettr than average production for his films. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member One of Gene Autry’s few films in color, and it’s a good film as well. Nice story, pleasant cast and some good songs. Bettr than average production for his films. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Forgettable film set in Mexico about a ranch owner's plot to run locals off of his land. Elena Verdugo does a good job as the the female lead. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Frank McDonald

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Gene Autry

Gene Autry

Elena Verdugo

Estrellita Estrada

Michael Dunne

Jimmy Garland

George J. Lewis

Juan Vazcaro

Vera Marshe

Angie Burke
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Synopsis When ranch boss Jimmy Garland (Stephen Dunne) attempts to swindle Estrellita Estrada (Elena Verdugo) out of her land in Mexico and sell it for big money to Ben McBride (Gene Stutenroth), ranch hand Gene Autry (Gene Autry) has to stop him. Autry attempts to get Estrada -- who has been in the U.S. -- back to Mexico safely, but Garland and his henchmen attack the singing cowboy. A young Mexican boy named Tico (Neyle Morrow) may be the only one who can save Autry now.
Director
Frank McDonald
Producer
Armand Schaefer
Production Co
Gene Autry Productions
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 29, 1949, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2019
Runtime
1h 18m
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