Home on the Prairie
When shifty cattlemen Belknap (Walter Miller) and H.R. Shelby (Gordon Hart) are caught shipping infected animals to Mexico, they frame inspector Gene Autry. Now Autry and his sidekick, Frog Millhouse (Smiley Burnette), must catch the bad guys in the act and set things straight. June Storey co-stars as rancher Martha Wheeler. Autry sings "I'm Gonna Round Up My Blues," "Moonlight on the Ranch House" and "Big Bull Frog."
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Plot Summary
In this Western musical, a rancher's daughter falls for a rodeo rider who comes to her father's rescue when his cattle are threatened. She must convince her disapproving father to accept her choice and also deal with a scheming foreman who desires her hand.
Critical Reception
Released in 1939, 'Home on the Prairie' received a generally positive reception for its lighthearted entertainment, musical numbers, and classic Western storyline. While not a critically acclaimed masterpiece, it was seen as enjoyable family fare typical of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its engaging musical performances and pleasant Western setting.
- Enjoyed as a straightforward and entertaining musical-western suitable for all ages.
- Some found the plot predictable, but the charm of the cast and songs compensated.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's age, but historical reception suggests it was viewed as a pleasant, albeit formulaic, musical western that offered a good dose of song and dance.
Fun Fact
The film features one of the earliest on-screen appearances of actor William "Stage" Boyd, who would later become a prominent figure in early Hollywood B-movies.
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