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The Story of Will Rogers

Play trailer Poster for The Story of Will Rogers Released Jul 17, 1952 1h 49m Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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This biopic chronicles the life of cowboy comedian Will Rogers (Will Rogers Jr.). After leaving Oklahoma to join the rodeo and marry his childhood sweetheart, Betty (Jane Wyman), Rogers is invited to perform in New York City. Billed as a rope-trick artist, Rogers quickly becomes more celebrated for his humorous onstage banter than for his skills with the lariat. As his fame grows, movie roles come his way. But when the Great Depression hits, he uses his surprise success to do some good.

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s r Informative learning about this historical American figure. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Jr stars as his father in this slow overly sentimental bio-pic Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member descent WB A pic bio-pic starring his son Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Curtiz

Director

Will Rogers Jr.

Will Rogers

Jane Wyman

Betty Rogers nee Blake

Eddie Cantor

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Synopsis This biopic chronicles the life of cowboy comedian Will Rogers (Will Rogers Jr.). After leaving Oklahoma to join the rodeo and marry his childhood sweetheart, Betty (Jane Wyman), Rogers is invited to perform in New York City. Billed as a rope-trick artist, Rogers quickly becomes more celebrated for his humorous onstage banter than for his skills with the lariat. As his fame grows, movie roles come his way. But when the Great Depression hits, he uses his surprise success to do some good.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 17, 1952, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
May 28, 2010
Runtime
1h 49m