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King of the Cowboys

  • 1943
  • Approved
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Roy Rogers, Peggy Moran, Sons of the Pioneers, and Trigger in King of the Cowboys (1943)
Western

Saboteurs are blowing up government warehouses (during World War II). Roy and his pals work undercover to put an end to their operations.Saboteurs are blowing up government warehouses (during World War II). Roy and his pals work undercover to put an end to their operations.Saboteurs are blowing up government warehouses (during World War II). Roy and his pals work undercover to put an end to their operations.

  • Director
    • Joseph Kane
  • Writers
    • Olive Cooper
    • J. Benton Cheney
    • Hal Long
  • Stars
    • Roy Rogers
    • Trigger
    • Smiley Burnette
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    305
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Kane
    • Writers
      • Olive Cooper
      • J. Benton Cheney
      • Hal Long
    • Stars
      • Roy Rogers
      • Trigger
      • Smiley Burnette
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers
    • Roy Rogers
    Trigger
    Trigger
    • Trigger
    Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette
    • Frog Millhouse
    Bob Nolan
    Bob Nolan
    • Bob Nolan
    Sons of the Pioneers
    Sons of the Pioneers
    • Musicians
    Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran
    • Judy Mason
    Gerald Mohr
    Gerald Mohr
    • Maurice - the Mental Marvel
    Dorothea Kent
    Dorothea Kent
    • Ruby Smith
    Lloyd Corrigan
    Lloyd Corrigan
    • Otto Kraley
    James Bush
    James Bush
    • Dave Mason
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Texas Gov. Shuville
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Alf Cluckus
    Norman Willis
    Norman Willis
    • Buxton
    Richard Alexander
    Richard Alexander
    • Joe - Prop Man
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Bacon
    • Carnival Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Parade Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Bennett
    Ray Bennett
    • Garage Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Pat Brady
    Pat Brady
    • Pat - Member Sons of the Pioneers
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Kane
    • Writers
      • Olive Cooper
      • J. Benton Cheney
      • Hal Long
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    • Quotes

      Frog Millhouse: Roy, you're dead. And long as you stay dead you ain't gonna get killed!

    • Connections
      Edited into Lights of Old Santa Fe (1944)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm an Old Cowhand
      Written by Johnny Mercer
      Sung by Roy Rogers

    User reviews13

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    2/10

    Smashing the Saboteurs

    Roy Rogers (as Roy), Smiley Burnette (as Frog), and the "Sons of the Pioneers" go undercover to help Texas Governor Russell Hicks stop World War II Axis sympathizers from blowing up U.S. warehouses. Not a war story, but a Roy Rogers western: this one a "Variety Show" of stunts, songs, and Smiley bits … plus, a sign proclaiming: "Freedom of Speech Doesn't Mean Careless Talk".

    "King of the Cowboys" songs include: "I'm an Old Cow Hand", "The Gay Ranchero", "Prairie Moon", and others. Stunts include setting up a giant mirror on a road to simulate a head-on car crash; and, following another car crash, Rogers being tied up and left in a warehouse rigged to blow. The story is inconsequential. Following the stunted end, Rogers is introduced as "King of the Cowboys" and sings "Ride Ranger Ride". Formulaic to the hilt!

    ** King of the Cowboys (1943) Joseph Kane ~ Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Peggy Moran
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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O Rei dos Cow-Boys
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures (I)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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