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Rodeo Day

  • 1935
  • Approved
  • 10m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
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ComedyMusicShortWestern

The winner of the bronco busting, a braggart, is thwarted by an impersonation of a "bad man" in marrying the songbird of the piece. The "bad man" forces his pal to marry the girl and on bein... Read allThe winner of the bronco busting, a braggart, is thwarted by an impersonation of a "bad man" in marrying the songbird of the piece. The "bad man" forces his pal to marry the girl and on being unmasked winds up the film with a wise crack.The winner of the bronco busting, a braggart, is thwarted by an impersonation of a "bad man" in marrying the songbird of the piece. The "bad man" forces his pal to marry the girl and on being unmasked winds up the film with a wise crack.

  • Director
    • William Watson
  • Writers
    • Marcy Klauber
    • Charles Williams
  • Stars
    • Frank Luther
    • George Shelton
    • Niela Goodelle
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    7
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    • Director
      • William Watson
    • Writers
      • Marcy Klauber
      • Charles Williams
    • Stars
      • Frank Luther
      • George Shelton
      • Niela Goodelle
    • 3User reviews
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    Frank Luther
    Frank Luther
    • Frank
    George Shelton
    • George
    Niela Goodelle
    • Niela
    • (as Niela Goodell)
    The Range Riders
    • Western Band
    The Eight Serenaders
    • Singers
    Ken Card
    • Band Member
    • (uncredited)
    Karl Farr
    Karl Farr
    • Band Member
    • (uncredited)
    Johnny Luther
    • Musician
    • (uncredited)
    Ezra Paulette
    • Band Member
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Whitley
    Ray Whitley
    • Band Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Williams
    • Justice of the Peace
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Watson
    • Writers
      • Marcy Klauber
      • Charles Williams
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    6boblipton

    They Always Sing 'Home On The Range'

    Frank Luther is all duded up in chaps and such for his performance in this musical short about western music.

    Frank sings 'Tumbling Tumbleweeds' and is in as good voice as I've ever heard him on recordings.

    Luther was born Frank Luther Crow. He had a long and varied musical career, from organizing church choirs during his brief period as an active minister -- he quit because he had trouble with his sermons -- to being an early exponent of what is now known as a country and western. He recorded in many genres, but is probably best remembered for his recordings of children's songs. He died in 1980 at the age of 81.
    4planktonrules

    A country music showcase.

    Frank Luther was a famous country music* singer back in the 1930s. As a result of this success, he was able to make a few films...though he never became anything other than a very minor star except on the radio and on records.

    Like another Luther film I watched today, there isn't a ton of plot in this short and what plot there is seems to be an excuse for all sorts of musical performances. However, the acts are interrupted by a bearded baddie, Black Pete...a rather comical bad guy.

    So is this song-fest worth seeing? Well, it all depends on your taste. If you love old B-westerns, especially those of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers, you really should see this picture. Otherwise, it represents a mostly lost style of music that is from bygone days.

    *Back in the 1930s, country music was mostly either cowboy music or hillbilly bands (more akin to bluegrass). This isn't a complaint....just showing how the genre has changed over the decades.

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Song Hit Story: Rodeo Day
    • Production companies
      • Skibo Productions
      • Educational Films Corporation of America
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    • Runtime
      • 10m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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