Gene and Pokie are on vacation in Mexico when they learn that their buddy Dusty has been bumped off.Gene and Pokie are on vacation in Mexico when they learn that their buddy Dusty has been bumped off.Gene and Pokie are on vacation in Mexico when they learn that their buddy Dusty has been bumped off.
- Jake Short
- (as Howard J. Negley)
- Lamplighter
- (uncredited)
- 2nd Telephone Operator
- (uncredited)
- Mama López
- (uncredited)
- Man at Funeral
- (uncredited)
- Man at Funeral
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaOne of the films included in "The Fifty Worst Films of All Time (and how they got that way)" by Harry Medved and Randy Lowell.
- GoofsWhen Elena is throwing knives at Gene, you can see where the knives will pop out.
- Quotes
Gene Autry: I'd like permission to carry a gun.
Capt. Gonzales: A gun? Why?
Gene Autry: Because I'm joining in on this hunt and it might come in handy.
Capt. Gonzales: I can appreciate how you feel, senor, but take my advice and go back to your ranch.
Gene Autry: In other words, that's a polite way of sayin' no, isn't it?
Capt. Gonzales: Yes. This is a matter for the police.
Gene Autry: I'm sorry, Captain. Gun or no gun, or whether you like it or not, I'm not leavin' this town until I find out who murdered my partner. Let's go, Pokie.
- ConnectionsVersion of The Leathernecks Have Landed (1936)
While much of the film doesn't make sense (such as the extensive use of phones and trucks in the West and a guy patronizingly named "Mucho Dinero"), the film is rather likable and is pretty indistinguishable from other Gene Autry films. The usual singing, light banter and adventure is all here, though I must admit the "action" was very, very muted. I guess Gene was getting older and exerting himself just wasn't in his contract! However, he did sing some lovely songs and I was surprised how much I enjoyed the title song--especially since I usually hate cowboy music! So is it a bad film or not? Well, it all really depends on your perspective. All of Autry's and Roy Rogers' films were pretty cheesy--with very simple plots, incredibly dumb sidekicks and lots of pointless singing. If you can't stand them, then this film is a "must avoid" film. However, if you like the genre, then it's pretty typical and well made compared to these films--though not the average non-B Western.
- planktonrules
- Oct 11, 2008
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- Runtime1 hour 11 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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