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Cowboy Canteen
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Cowboy Canteen

1944-02-09 · 72 min · ★ 8.0

Music · War · Western

Song and comedy revue, featuring Western talents, along with a theatrical troupe taking their vacation on the Lazy B Ranch run by Steve Bradley. Steve is about to enter the army and he and Tex Coulter compete for the love of Connie Grey.

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Directors
Lew Landers
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles StarrettCharles StarrettSteve Bradley
Jane FrazeeJane FrazeeConnie Gray
Barbara Jo AllenBarbara Jo AllenVera Vague
Tex RitterTex RitterTex Coulter
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSpud Harrigan
Jimmy Wakely and His Saddle PalsSinging Group
Max TerhuneMax TerhuneProfessor Merlin
Dub TaylorDub TaylorCannonball
Bill HughesBill Hughes
Buck Chickie and BuckWhip Act
Roy AcuffRoy AcuffRoy Acuff
Edythe ElliottMrs. Bradley (uncredited)
DaisyDaisy (uncredited)
ElmerElmerProfessor Merlin's Dummy (uncredited)
Dice the HorseDice (uncredited)
Ben TaggartBen TaggartTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Jimmy WakelyJimmy WakelyJimmy Wakely (uncredited)

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