Gaucho Serenade
"It's Gene at his best ! Singing, riding, fighting his way into great new adventure !"
Originally released in 1940. Gaucho Serenade is a comedy/drama film. directed by Frank McDonald. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and June Storey
Synopsis
Gene Autry and sidekick Frog Millhouse depart Madison Square Garden and NYC heading west for home in their car and a horse trailer carrying Gene's horse, Champion. They discover that Ronnie Willoughby, a young boy just off the boat from school in England, has hitched a ride, thinking that Gene and Frog were sent by his father to meet him. Ronnie thinks his father is a big rancher in the west and doesn't know that his father, Alfred Willoughby, is serving time in San Quentin prison because of a frame-up by the officials of a packing company. To keep the father from testifying against them, the packing company officials, Carter, Jenkins and Martin, have arranged for the boy to be kidnapped. Along the way a runaway bride, Joyce Halloway, and her young sister Patsy join the troupe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Autry
as Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
as Frog Millhouse
June Storey
as Joyce Halloway
Mary Lee
as Patsy Halloway
Duncan Renaldo
as Gaucho Don José
Clifford Severn
as Ronnie Willoughby
Lester Matthews
as Frederick Willoughby
Smith Ballew
as Buck Benson
Joseph Crehan
as Edward Martin
William Ruhl
as Henchman Carter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaucho Serenade about?
Gene Autry and sidekick Frog Millhouse depart Madison Square Garden and NYC heading west for home in their car and a horse trailer carrying Gene's horse, Champion. They discover that Ronnie Willoug...
Who directed Gaucho Serenade?
Gaucho Serenade was directed by Frank McDonald.
How long is Gaucho Serenade?
Gaucho Serenade has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Gaucho Serenade released?
Gaucho Serenade was released on May 9, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gaucho Serenade?
The main cast of Gaucho Serenade includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Mary Lee, Duncan Renaldo.