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Under California Stars

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Returning to his California ranch for some rest and relaxation, cowboy movie star Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers) finds himself drawn into battle with a dastardly group of horse rustlers. Taking pity on Ted (Michael Chapin), a young man who was disabled in a riding accident, Roy offers him a job on the ranch. But Ted's stepfather, Lige (Wade Crosby), leads a gang of thieves posing as wild-horse wranglers, and their prime target is Roy's famous horse, Trigger, which they kidnap for ransom.
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Nothing special, but is amiable and should please the fans of the popular cowboy star. Rated: C+ Jun 1, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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don s A little more in depth story makes this Roy Rogers western a notch above normal, which still isn't all that spectacular. The singing cowboy does plenty of that here, again trying to woo a lady. However, Roy's horse, Trigger, is kidnapped and held for ransom. There are a couple of fight scenes and a very small twist, but overall just an average movie. I enjoyed the title song. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite Roy Rogers films so far! Trigger is horse-napped?!?! Oh my! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Witney

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Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers

Jane Frazee

Caroline Bullfincher

Andy Devine

Cookie Bullfincher

George Lloyd

Pop Jordan

Wade Crosby

Lige McFarland
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Synopsis Returning to his California ranch for some rest and relaxation, cowboy movie star Roy Rogers (Roy Rogers) finds himself drawn into battle with a dastardly group of horse rustlers. Taking pity on Ted (Michael Chapin), a young man who was disabled in a riding accident, Roy offers him a job on the ranch. But Ted's stepfather, Lige (Wade Crosby), leads a gang of thieves posing as wild-horse wranglers, and their prime target is Roy's famous horse, Trigger, which they kidnap for ransom.
Director
William Witney
Producer
Edward J. White
Screenwriter
Sloan Nibley, Paul Gangelin
Production Co
Republic Pictures
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 30, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 10m
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