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Public Cowboy, No. 1

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When withered Sheriff Doniphon (William Farnum) is overwhelmed by his town's drastic rise in cattle rustling, he calls on his deputy, cowboy Gene Autry (Gene Autry), for help. But Autry is bewildered when he discovers that these crafty thieves are utilizing new innovations -- from shortwave radios to airplanes -- to steal herds with lightning speed and stealth. Refusing to be outclassed by modern technology, Autry uses gumption and strategy to bring these crooks to justice.
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Audience Member Routine Autry quickie's only distinction is that its the last low budget film Ann Rutherford made before moving on to the big leagues of MGM. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When withered Sheriff Doniphon (William Farnum) is overwhelmed by his town's drastic rise in cattle rustling, he calls on his deputy, cowboy Gene Autry (Gene Autry), for help. But Autry is bewildered when he discovers that these crafty thieves are utilizing new innovations -- from shortwave radios to airplanes -- to steal herds with lightning speed and stealth. Refusing to be outclassed by modern technology, Autry uses gumption and strategy to bring these crooks to justice.
Director
Joseph Kane
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Production Co
Republic Pictures Corporation
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 1937, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
59m
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