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One-time cavalry officer Rex Allen, between jobs as a star rodeo rider, is asked by his former commanding officer, Colonel Bigelow, to help settle a dispute between the army and local ranchers. The cavalry has commandeered a large parcel of land needed to test their newly-designed tank and prominent rancher Jenson has encited the locals to rebel at this intrusion. It is up to Rex and his sidekick, Slim, to thwart Jenson and convince the residents that these army tests are essential.
A rancher defends his land and his honor against a ruthless cattle baron who is trying to drive him out. He finds an unexpected ally in a young woman and her singing cowboy brother, who help him fight for justice and save his ranch. The film blends action-packed Western elements with musical performances.
Old Oklahoma Plains was generally well-received by audiences, particularly fans of the Western and musical genres. Critics noted its straightforward plot and the charm of its singing cowboy lead, Rex Allen, though some found the blend of genres to be a bit conventional for the era.
Praised for its classic Western action and musical interludes.
Rex Allen's performance and singing were highlighted as a key draw.
A pleasant, if unremarkable, entry in the singing cowboy subgenre.
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Rex Allen was known as "The Arizona Cowboy" and was one of the last of the singing cowboys to achieve significant stardom in B-Westerns during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Rex Allen is pretty much playing himself in this light-weight comedy western. He is drafted into help make peace between some local landowners and the army. The latter, you see, have appropriated some land so they can test some new equipmen...