Sioux City Sue
Sioux City Sue

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Sioux City Sue

1946
Movie
69 min
English

A Hollywood scout averts disaster for a singing cowboy she has misled.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Willis GoldbeckGenres: Western, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A World War II pilot, "Lucky" Morgan, is sent to Sioux City to train new recruits. He finds himself falling for Sue, a young woman who runs a local ranch and is trying to save it from foreclosure. The film follows their budding romance amidst the backdrop of military training and the challenges faced by Sue to keep her ranch afloat.

Critical Reception

As a typical Gene Autry Western musical of the era, 'Sioux City Sue' was generally well-received by its target audience for its lighthearted entertainment, musical numbers, and familiar cowboy heroics. Critics at the time noted its predictable plot but praised Autry's performance and the songs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable for fans of Gene Autry and Western musicals.

  • Features pleasant musical performances and a lighthearted, family-friendly story.

  • A standard entry in the Gene Autry filmography, offering familiar tropes and charm.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of Gene Autry's last productions for Republic Pictures before he moved on to his own production company.

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