Singing on the Trail
"A WALLOP-ALOOZA OF AN ACTION MUSICAL!"
Originally released in 1946. Singing on the Trail is a music/western film. directed by Ray Nazarro. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, and Guy Kibbee
Synopsis
In this Western, Ken Curtis, Columbia Pictures' low-budget answer to Gene Autry, romanced one of the studio's most beautiful starlets, Rita Hayworth-lookalike Dusty Anderson. She played Helen Wyatt, whose father (the rotund Guy Kibbee) loses his ranch to the hayseed singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots. Unbeknownst to Wyatt, the Hot Shots have been swindled by a couple of Eastern crooks (Ian Keith and Matt Willis) and consider themselves the lawful owners. Chased by the irascible Wyatt, the band members seek protection from aspiring singer Curt Stanton (Curtis), who they mistake for a gunslinger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ken Curtis
as Curt Stanton
Jeff Donnell
as Cindy Brown
Guy Kibbee
as Dusty Wyatt
Dusty Anderson
as Helen Wyatt
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Big Boy Webster
Four Chicks and a Chuck
as Speciality Act
Paul Trietsch
as Hezzie (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Ken Trietsch
as Ken (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Gil Taylor
as Gil (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Charles Ward
as Gabe (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Singing on the Trail about?
In this Western, Ken Curtis, Columbia Pictures' low-budget answer to Gene Autry, romanced one of the studio's most beautiful starlets, Rita Hayworth-lookalike Dusty Anderson. She played Helen Wyatt...
Who directed Singing on the Trail?
Singing on the Trail was directed by Ray Nazarro.
How long is Singing on the Trail?
Singing on the Trail has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Singing on the Trail released?
Singing on the Trail was released on September 1, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Singing on the Trail?
The main cast of Singing on the Trail includes Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Guy Kibbee, Dusty Anderson, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.