Gene and Frog set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a dam construction site.Gene and Frog set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a dam construction site.Gene and Frog set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a dam construction site.
Frankie Marvin
- Becker - Henchman
- (as Frank Marvin)
Chris Allen
- Rancher
- (uncredited)
C.E. Anderson
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Chuck Baldra
- Barfly
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaThere are over 100 songs with the title "Red River Valley," virtually all based on the public domain, 19th century version that is often played by country-western artists and in movies. It is almost impossible to pinpoint any one version, but in this case the version used was published in connection with this movie (a picture of Gene Autry and scenes from the movie on its cover) and was written by Nick Manoloff. The music sounds identical to the traditional version, but the lyrics are slightly modified.
- Quotes
Gene Autry: If you walk out now, you'll ruin the valley. Everybody will lose their homes, farms. You'll get your money! Baxter's arranging for a loan now and he'll be here to tell you himself.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Gene Autry: White Hat, Silver Screen (2007)
- SoundtracksRed River Valley
(1936) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Nick Manoloff
Played during the opening credits
Played on guitar by Smiley Burnette and sung by Gene Autry in the saloon
Sung by , Gene Autry and men in the saloon
Reprised by Gene Autry and others at the end
Featured review
From This Valley They Say You Are Going
In Red River Valley, Gene Autry delivers a herd of cattle to the camp of a group of construction workers and then saves a couple of children from a charging steer which of course nears and endears him to the boss's daughter Frances Grant. The workers are constructing a kind of Tennessee Valley Authority on the Red River, but someone has been regularly sabotaging the job. Gene and Smiley Burnette take jobs as ditch riders which is the expression for security guards to patrol the dams and river. It's a job that's been fatal for the last few riders.
Of course the bad guys are now dealing with America's number one singing cowboy so we know things will be set right. The most interesting performance in the film is that of George Chesebro who acts as an agitator among the workers, but he's really in cahoots with the one trying to sabotage the job for his own nefarious ends.
If you've seen a gazillion B westerns on the big screen and small you know exactly who's behind the dirty work. Gene sings a couple of forgettable songs and of course the unforgettable title song. As for the identity of the villain, just remember these are the years of the New Deal and certain professions inevitably were villains.
Of course the bad guys are now dealing with America's number one singing cowboy so we know things will be set right. The most interesting performance in the film is that of George Chesebro who acts as an agitator among the workers, but he's really in cahoots with the one trying to sabotage the job for his own nefarious ends.
If you've seen a gazillion B westerns on the big screen and small you know exactly who's behind the dirty work. Gene sings a couple of forgettable songs and of course the unforgettable title song. As for the identity of the villain, just remember these are the years of the New Deal and certain professions inevitably were villains.
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- Budget
- $75,000 (estimated)
- Runtime59 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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