Kentucky Moonshine
Kentucky Moonshine

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Kentucky Moonshine

1938
Movie
87 min
English

The Ritz Brothers pretend to be Kentucky hillbillies in order to get a booking on a radio show.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Robert N. BradburyGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

A struggling rancher, Jedediah Walker, faces financial ruin when his neighbor unfairly tries to take his land. He teams up with a federal agent, posing as a simple cowboy, to expose the neighbor's crooked dealings and save his ranch. Along the way, there are songs, hijinks, and a bit of romance.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the late 1930s, "Kentucky Moonshine" was primarily intended as light entertainment for its target audience. It received modest reviews, often praised for its straightforward plot and the musical performances of its star, Tex Ritter. While not a critical darling, it was considered a decent entry in the Western genre for its time, offering a mix of action and music.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tex Ritter's musical numbers are a highlight.

  • A typical, if somewhat light, Western offering.

  • Simple plot but entertaining for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older film.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for featuring early appearances by actors who would later become well-known in Westerns, such as Gordon "Wild Bill" Elliott.

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