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Under Californian Stars

Original title: Under California Stars
  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
368
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Roy Rogers, Andy Devine, Jane Frazee, and Trigger in Under Californian Stars (1948)
DramaMusicWestern

Rancher Roy and his boys track down a gang who have stolen Trigger and are holding him for ransom.Rancher Roy and his boys track down a gang who have stolen Trigger and are holding him for ransom.Rancher Roy and his boys track down a gang who have stolen Trigger and are holding him for ransom.

  • Director
    • William Witney
  • Writers
    • Paul Gangelin
    • Sloan Nibley
  • Stars
    • Roy Rogers
    • Trigger
    • Jane Frazee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    368
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Witney
    • Writers
      • Paul Gangelin
      • Sloan Nibley
    • Stars
      • Roy Rogers
      • Trigger
      • Jane Frazee
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers
    • Roy Rogers
    Trigger
    Trigger
    • Trigger
    Jane Frazee
    Jane Frazee
    • Caroline Bullfincher
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Cookie Bullfincher…
    George Lloyd
    George Lloyd
    • Pop Jordan
    • (as George H. Lloyd)
    Wade Crosby
    Wade Crosby
    • Lige McFarland
    Michael Chapin
    Michael Chapin
    • Ted Carver
    House Peters Jr.
    House Peters Jr.
    • Ed- Henchman
    Steve Clark
    Steve Clark
    • Sheriff
    Joseph A. Garro
    • Joe
    • (as Joseph Garro)
    Paul Power
    Paul Power
    • Paul - Movie Director
    John Wald
    • WYX Radio Announcer
    Bob Nolan
    Bob Nolan
    • Bob
    Sons of the Pioneers
    Sons of the Pioneers
    • Ranch Hands…
    Pat Brady
    Pat Brady
    • Pat - Bass Player, Sons of the Pioneers
    • (uncredited)
    Tommy Coats
    • Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Ken Cooper
    Ken Cooper
    • Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh Farr
    Hugh Farr
    • Fiddle Player - Sons of the Pioneers
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Witney
    • Writers
      • Paul Gangelin
      • Sloan Nibley
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    • Quotes

      [commenting on the girth of the new ranch hands]

      Roy Rogers: Cookie, if you don't quit hiring your relatives...

      Cookie Bullfincher: Well, Roy, after their mama died...

      Roy Rogers: ...we'll never be able to feed Europe!

    • Soundtracks
      Under California Stars
      Written by Jack Elliott
      Performed by Roy Rogers, Jane Frazee and the Sons of the Pioneers

    User reviews14

    Featured review
    4/10

    Trigger, the Boy, and His Dog

    Roy Rogers is a popular movie cowboy / rancher, celebrating his 10th Anniversary in pictures - with the assistance of helping hands Andy Devine (as "Cookie"), Bob Nolan, the Sons of the Pioneers, and Cookie's cousin Jane Frazee (as Caroline). Mr. Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers are in particularly fine voice for this "10th Anniversary" movie.

    Michael Chapin (as Ted) plays a Roy Rogers fan who is taken in by the star; the boy witnesses the film's major plot development - the kidnapping of Trigger. There are several dramatic moments; but, these do not mix well with the light atmosphere of celebration and song-writing. Trigger and young Mr. Chapin are very appealing in "Under California Skies"; not surprisingly, they steal the show. A dramatic western with Chapin and Trigger (and/or Tramp) would have been a welcome feature from the studio.

    **** Under California Skies (4/30/48) William Witney ~ Roy Rogers, Michael Chapin, Andy Devine, Jane Frazee
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    • Sep 7, 2007
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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Under California Stars
    • Filming locations
      • Chatsworth Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures (I)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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