The Roaming Cowboy
The Roaming Cowboy

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The Roaming Cowboy

1937
Movie
61 min
English

Two cowboys come upon a boy whose father has just been murdered. They promise to help find his killers.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Sam NewfieldGenres: Western, Musical

Plot Summary

A cowboy is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must prove his innocence while also saving a ranch from a villainous land grabber. He uses his singing talents to charm the locals and rally support for his cause. The film follows his efforts to clear his name and protect the innocent.

Critical Reception

As a typical B-Western of its era, 'The Roaming Cowboy' was generally seen as a standard, albeit unremarkable, entry in the genre. It provided straightforward entertainment for fans of cowboy films and musical interludes, with its appeal lying in its familiar tropes and the earnest performances of its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • A competent, if predictable, Western with likable leads.

  • Features enjoyable musical numbers that break up the standard Western plot.

  • Relies heavily on familiar genre conventions.

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Fun Fact

Fred Scott, who starred as the titular Roaming Cowboy, was known for his distinctive baritone singing voice, which was often featured prominently in his Western films.

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