Bells of Capistrano

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Bells of Capistrano

Released Sep 15, 1942

1h 18m

Western

Drama

Music

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Singer and horseman Gene Autry (Gene Autry) agrees to work for a traveling rodeo managed by Jennifer Benton (Virginia Grey). This angers rival rodeo owner Stag Johnson (Morgan Conway), who resolves to do whatever he can to derail Jennifer's business interests. When Jennifer's boss is hurt after Johnson's men set fire to her rodeo equipment, Gene realizes he must act. Aided by pal Frog Millhouse (Smiley Burnette), he crafts a plan to knock Johnson down a peg.

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Average Gene Autry western, pleasant songs, food cast and a nice setting. The story is familiar, but it's light entertainment with a good balance of western, music, comedy and drama genres. 5.5/10.

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01/30/23

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William M. Morgan

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Gene Autry

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Smiley Burnette

Frog

Virginia Grey

Jennifer Benton

Lucien Littlefield

Pop McCracken

Morgan Conway

Stag Johnson

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Director: William M. Morgan
Screenwriter: Lawrence Kimble
Production Co: Republic Pictures Corporation
Genre: Western, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 15, 1942, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2021
Runtime: 1h 18m

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