Oh, Susanna!
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- 2004-06-18 22:28:30
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- b&w
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- Joseph Kane
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- oh_susanna
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Reviewer:
Poohbah70
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January 17, 2020
Subject: Gene Autry - As Usual, Music and a Little Action
Subject: Gene Autry - As Usual, Music and a Little Action
Gene Autry films of this period are formulaic - as much music as can be squeezed in and still have just enough time for a western style plot and love. Here, train riding Autry gets knocked out by Boothe Howard (Wolf Benson) an escaped murderer who changes clothes with Autry, tosses him out of the train window and assumes Autry's identity. Howard then goes to the Lee Dude Ranch and tries to get back the money Autry has recently loaned Carl Stockdale (Lee), but has to murder him to get the money. Meanwhile Autry has been rescued by Smiley Burnette and Earle Hodgins, itinerant singers and entertainers - they provide the comedy. Then its all about Autry proving himself and capturing Howard and his gang. The beautiful and talented Frances Grant (Mary Ann Lee) provides the Autry love interest - he must have liked her as he does a duet with her and allows her a solo vocal - and really kisses her at the end. IMDb says between 1934-37 she appeared in 13 films and appeared in 3 more between 1944-55; between 1945-50 she also has 3 credits as assistant dance director. Aside from music from Autry, Grant, Burnette and Hodgins we get some great singing and really great playing by the Light Crust Doughboys. 12 stuntmen, including the great Yakima Canutt and 1 stunt woman are used here - nobody at risk here. There is lots of riding and a concluding car chase!?! IMDb says it ahould be 59:00, but we get 54:00. Yes, as all have said, entertaining enough.
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Letsby Avenue
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March 19, 2019
Subject: Demographics... lol
Subject: Demographics... lol
This is a family film, that probably has more appeal to the men/boys, rather than the women/girls.
Lots of running around, and 'high-speed' horse chases.
Some good comedy, courtesy of Smiley B.
Some good acting by Gene, especially in the background, injured.... allowing supporting actors their scene.More than once he takes a withdrawn position and other, minor characters get their "time" in front.
I actually love this film, for it's innocence and naivete... it is a bedrock.
Lots of running around, and 'high-speed' horse chases.
Some good comedy, courtesy of Smiley B.
Some good acting by Gene, especially in the background, injured.... allowing supporting actors their scene.More than once he takes a withdrawn position and other, minor characters get their "time" in front.
I actually love this film, for it's innocence and naivete... it is a bedrock.
Reviewer:
kareneliot
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November 8, 2010
Subject: Pretty good
Subject: Pretty good
I wasn't bored either - The other two reviewers got it right. It isn't good, it isn't bad, it's just entertaining and another Gene Autry movie.
I liked it. I'm not sorry I watched it, and I don't think you would be.
I liked it. I'm not sorry I watched it, and I don't think you would be.
Reviewer:
katpooh9
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July 30, 2009
Subject: I wasn't bored.
Subject: I wasn't bored.
Entertaining
Reviewer:
jimelena
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May 24, 2006
Subject: Gene Autry
Subject: Gene Autry
Again, you know, Gene Autry.
Singing cowboys, action, etc.
However, Gene is not the star of this one.
Not a bad movie, not a good movie, but my dentist loves Gene.
Maybe you do too.
Singing cowboys, action, etc.
However, Gene is not the star of this one.
Not a bad movie, not a good movie, but my dentist loves Gene.
Maybe you do too.
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