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      The Story of Will Rogers

      Released Jul 17, 1952 1h 49m Biography List
      Reviews 43% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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