Song of Nevada
When John Barrabbee's plane makes an emergency landing, he wanders off and joins Roy's cattle drive. Later he learns he was killed when his plane resumed its flight and crashed. He also learns his daughter is going to sell his ranch and marry a man he dislikes. So he gives Roy a job on the ranch and sends him off to see if he can prevent both of these events while he remains in hiding. Written by Maurice VanAuken Western girl moves east and influenced badly by her snobby fiance. She returns to sell her deceased father's ranch. The father isn't really dead, though; he's hoping that his friend Roy can restore the girl's western values. Songs include "New Moon Over Nevada," "A Cowboy has to Yodel in the Morning," and "The Harum Scarum Baron of the Harmonium." Written by Ed Stephan
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a ranch and discovers that the foreman is planning to swindle her out of it. She teams up with a local ranch hand and a comedic sidekick to thwart his plans. The film features musical numbers and classic Western elements as they try to save the ranch.
Critical Reception
Song of Nevada was a modest musical Western that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its musical numbers and lighthearted entertainment, others found the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. It was considered a standard B-movie offering of its time, appealing primarily to fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its musical interludes and wholesome Western themes.
- Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of memorable performances.
- Seen as a pleasant, if unexceptional, entry in the musical Western genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for Song of Nevada is not widely documented. However, contemporary reviews suggest it offered standard entertainment for fans of musical Westerns, without significant standout features.
Fun Fact
Fuzzy Knight, who plays the comic relief character 'Dusty', was a prolific character actor in Westerns, appearing in over 200 films throughout his career.
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