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Ridin' on a Rainbow

Play trailer Poster for Ridin' on a Rainbow Released Jan 24, 1941 1h 16m Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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As a showboat docks in town, horseman Gene Autry (Gene Autry) and friends are preoccupied by a recent cattle deal. Gene tells his partners to deposit their earnings in a local bank, and they follow his advice. But soon the bank is robbed by showboat crewman Matt Evans (Byron Foulger) and his pals. As Matt enlists his naïve daughter, showboat performer Patsy (Mary Lee), to help hide the money, Gene and sidekick Frog Millhouse (Smiley Burnette) set out to retrieve their friends' stolen cash.
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Audience Member another gr8 singing cowboy western Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Certainly one of Gene Autry's best movies, and an Oscar nominee as well. Great songs, fast pacing and a fine supporting cast makes this one well worth watching. Excellent blend of genre's. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Certainly one of Gene Autry's best movies, and an Oscar nominee as well. Great songs, fast pacing and a fine supporting cast makes this one well worth watching. Excellent blend of genre's. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lew Landers

Director

Gene Autry

Gene

Smiley Burnette

Frog

Mary Lee

Patsy Evans

Carol Adams

Sally Bartlett

Ferris Taylor

Capt. Lijah Bartlett
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Synopsis As a showboat docks in town, horseman Gene Autry (Gene Autry) and friends are preoccupied by a recent cattle deal. Gene tells his partners to deposit their earnings in a local bank, and they follow his advice. But soon the bank is robbed by showboat crewman Matt Evans (Byron Foulger) and his pals. As Matt enlists his naïve daughter, showboat performer Patsy (Mary Lee), to help hide the money, Gene and sidekick Frog Millhouse (Smiley Burnette) set out to retrieve their friends' stolen cash.
Director
Lew Landers
Distributor
Republic Pictures
Production Co
Republic Pictures Corporation
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 16m
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