Bells of Capistrano
THE STAR ALL AMERICA'S TALKING ABOUT!
1942 · 1h 18m · APPROVED Western
Overview
America's favorite singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in this vintage tale as an up-and-coming rodeo singer caught in the middle of two rival companies, both angling to ride the talented crooner to riches. Featuring several memorable musical performances from Autry, including renditions of "Forgive Me" and "In Old Capistrano," this rousing Western co-stars Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey and Lucien Littlefield.
Director and cast
- Gene Autry as Gene Autry
- Smiley Burnette as Frog
- Virginia Grey as Jennifer Benton
- Lucien Littlefield as Daniel (Pop) McCracken
- Morgan Conway as Stag Johnson
- Claire Du Brey as Melinda (Ma) McCracken
- Charles Cane as Tex North
- Joe Strauch Jr. as Tadpole
- Marla Shelton as Jackie Laval
- Tristram Coffin as Jed Johnson
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