Movie Description
Song of Nevada
(1944)Overview
When John Barrabbee's plane makes an emergency landing, he wanders off and joins Roy's cattle drive. Later he learns he was killed when his plane resumed its flight and crashed. He also learns his daughter is going to sell his ranch and marry a man he dislikes. So he gives Roy a job on the ranch and sends him off to see if he can prevent both of these events while he remains in hiding. Written by Maurice VanAuken Western girl moves east and influenced badly by her snobby fiance. She returns to sell her deceased father's ranch. The father isn't really dead, though; he's hoping that his friend Roy can restore the girl's western values. Songs include "New Moon Over Nevada," "A Cowboy has to Yodel in the Morning," and "The Harum Scarum Baron of the Harmonium." Written by Ed Stephan
Featured Crew
Cast
Roy Rogers
Joan Barrabee
Kitty Hanley
Professor Hanley
Trigger, Roy's Horse
John Barrabee
Rollo Bingham
Colonel Jack Thompson
Chris Calahan
Master of Ceremonies
Ferguson
Bob
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Facts
Original TitleSong of Nevada
Status Released
Release Information
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1944-08-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 14m
Production CompaniesRepublic Pictures
Genres
- Western