Hills of Old Wyoming
Hills of Old Wyoming

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Hills of Old Wyoming

1937
Movie
78 min
English

An evil deputy is using Indian half-breeds to rustle cattle. This causes trouble between the cattlemen and Indians. Hoppy, Windy and Lucky see that justice is served. Songs abound.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen Sr.Genres: Western, Musical

Plot Summary

A singing cowboy, Gene Autry, travels to Wyoming to help a rancher fight against land-grabbers who are trying to drive him off his property. Along the way, he falls for the rancher's daughter and uses his musical talents to rally the local community against the unscrupulous developers.

Critical Reception

This film was a typical B-movie Western of its era, relying heavily on the popularity of its star, Gene Autry. While not critically acclaimed for its complex plot or artistic merit, it was a reliable entertainment piece for its target audience, offering music, action, and a straightforward narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for Gene Autry's signature singing and charming performance.

  • A standard, enjoyable Western with a predictable but satisfying resolution.

  • The musical numbers are a highlight for fans of Autry's work.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the nostalgic appeal and Gene Autry's consistent performance as a singing cowboy. The film is typically remembered as a pleasant, lighthearted diversion from the golden age of Westerns.

Fun Fact

This film features a young actor named Roy Rogers in a small, uncredited role, several years before he would become a major Western star in his own right.

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