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Under Western Stars

1938-04-20 · 65 min · ★ 5.8

Western · Action · Music

In his starring debut, Roy gets elected to Congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district. In Washington, he learns he needs the backing of a key congressman and gets that man to go west for an inspection trip. When the congressman is initially unimpressed, Roy gets the inspection party stranded without water to show the true conditions.

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Directors
Joseph Kane
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
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Roy RogersRoy RogersRoy Rogers
Carol HughesCarol HughesEleanor Fairbanks
Guy UsherGuy UsherJohn Fairbanks
Smiley BurnetteSmiley BurnetteFrog
Stephen ChaseStephen ChaseTom Andrews
Earl DwireEarl DwireMayor Biggs
Tom ChattertonTom ChattertonCongressman Edward H. Marlowe
Al RiceMember of Maple City Four
Fritz MeissnerMember of Maple City Four
Pat PattersonMember of Maple City Four
Art JanesMember of Maple City Four
Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanMr. Richards
Jack RockwellJack RockwellSheriff
Jack IngramJack IngramDam Guard Captain
Dick ElliottDick ElliottSen. William P. Scully
Dora ClementDora ClementMrs. Marlowe
Brandon BeachSenator Wilson
Jean FowlerMrs. Wilson
Fred BurnsFred BurnsRankin, leader of mob to blow up dam
Slim WhitakerSlim WhitakerTremaine, Rankin's partner

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