Film Info
The Sagebrush Troubadour
1935
Republic Pictures
Production #: 3568
57 minutes
Synopsis:
Rangers Gene Autry and Frog Millhouse are on their way to solve the murder of old, half-blind Frank Martin when, nearing town, they are forced off the road by a coach, recklessly driven by Joan Martin, the old man's granddaughter. Upon reaching the town, Gene receives several high offers for a swayback horse in his possession, which, with a guitar string, is the only clue to the killer. These offers come from liveryman Hank Polk, Joan's sweetheart Lon Dillon, Martin's lawyer Henry Nolan, and his foster-son John Martin. All know the horse is the key to Martin's lost gold mine. Without letting anyone know who they are, Gene and Frog go to the Martin ranch to play for a dance, placing the horse in a barn with the intention of attracting the killer. The ruse works and Gene saves Joan's life, after tracking the murderer, locating the mine and bringing the slayer to justice.
Cast:
| Character: | Performer: |
| Gene Autry | Gene Autry |
| Frog Millhouse | Smiley Burnette |
| Joan Martin | Barbara Pepper |
| Hank Polk | Fred Kelsey |
| John Martin | Frank Glendon |
| Henry Nolan | Hooper Atchley |
| Pablo | Julian Rivero |
| Lon Dillon | Denny Meadows |
| Champion | Champion |
Songs:
| WAY OUT WEST IN TEXAS | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette |
| ON THE PRAIRIE | Gene Autry |
| END OF THE TRAIL | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette |
| HURDY GURDY MAN | Tommy Gene Fairey |
| MY PRAYER FOR TONIGHT | Cast |
| LOOKIN' FOR THE LOST CHORD | Smiley Burnette |
| I'D LOVE A HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette |
| ON THE PRAIRIE | Gene Autry |
Crew:
| Producer | Nat Levine |
| Director | Joseph Kane |
| Supervised by | Armand Schaefer |
| Screenplay | Oliver Drake, Joseph Poland |
| Supervising Editor | Joseph H. Lewis |
| Photography | Ernest Miller, Jack Marta |
| Sound Engineer | Terry Kellum |
| Sound Effects | Roy Granville |
| Film Editor | Lester Orlebeck |
| Songs | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette |
