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News Archive: 2011

Gene Autry FilmFest Schedule at the Palm Springs WestFest & Rodeo
Posted March 7, 2011

Gene Autry Film Fest

The Palm Springs WestFest & Rodeo has many exciting Western activities including the Gene Autry FilmFest.

All shows performed in the Mojave Theatre inside the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The $5.00 fee for the WestFest general admission applies to all attendees; and is included with any Rodeo Tickets purchased. The WestFest general admission is your ticket to the Gene Autry FilmFest. Visit the Palm Springs WestFest website for ticket information.

One of the many exciting Western events at the Palm Springs WestFest & Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo will be the Gene Autry FilmFest. Below you'll find the WestFest's latest press release.

Friday, March 25, 2011

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Gene Autry Screenings
Introduction by Karla Buhlman,
President of Gene Autry Entertainment

Bells of Capistrano
1942 Republic Pictures (73 minutes)
Gene Autry Movie Song Highlights
(15 – 20 minutes)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
The Silver Screen Cowboy Project Show
(separately ticketed event, $10)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gene Autry Screenings
Melody Trail
1935 Republic Pictures (60 minutes)
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
"Oh, You Cowgirl" Documentary
(separately ticketed event, $10)
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
The Silver Screen Cowboy Project Show
(separately ticketed event, $10)

Saturday, March 26, 2011 – "Gene Autry Day"

10:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Gene Autry Screenings
Introduction and Q&A with Karla Buhlman,
President of Gene Autry Entertainment

The Big Show
1936 Republic Pictures (71 minutes)
Hills of Utah
1951 Columbia Pictures (70 minutes)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
The Silver Screen Cowboy Project Show
(separately ticketed event, $10)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Gene Autry Screenings
Introduction by Karla Buhlman,
President of Gene Autry Entertainment

Blue Canadian Rockies
1952 Columbia Pictures (58 minutes)
THE GENE AUTRY SHOW episode "Horse Sense"
(28 minutes)
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
"Oh, You Cowgirl" Documentary
(separately ticketed event, $10)
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
The Silver Screen Cowboy Project Show
(separately ticketed event, $10)

Sunday, March 27, 2011 – "Fiesta del Charro Day"

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Gene Autry Screenings
Introduction and Q&A with Karla Buhlman,
President of Gene Autry Entertainment

Mexicali Rose
1939 Republic Pictures (59 minutes)
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
The Silver Screen Cowboy Project Show
(separately ticketed event, $10)
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Gene Autry Screenings
Introduction and Q&A with Karla Buhlman,
President of Gene Autry Entertainment

South of the Border
1939 Republic Pictures (70 minutes)
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
"Oh, You Cowgirl" Documentary
(separately ticketed event, $10)
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Gene Autry Screening
Introduction by Karla Buhlman,
President of Gene Autry Entertainment
THE GENE AUTRY SHOW episode " The Lost Chance"
THE GENE AUTRY SHOW episode "Border Justice"

In addition to Gene Autry's feature films and television episodes, the Gene Autry FilmFest will have a live tribute to the signing cowboys, The Silver Screen Cowboy Project, and a new documentary film Oh, You Cowgirl! Each of these programs is a separately ticketed event. For additional information, read more here.

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