Winning of the West (1953)
- Starring:
- Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Archainbaud
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Winning of the West was Gene Autry's first western vehicle for 1953. It was also one of Autry's better offerings, with the star cast as a territorial ranger with an uncharacteristically nasty streak. When a local newspaper publisher is slain by an outlaw gang, Gene hesitates to pull his gun because he recognizes his own brother (Richard Crane) as one of the outlaws. As a result, he is relieved of his duties and forced to fend for himself. After a series of hair-raising adventures, Autry is compelled to face his brother in a showdown. Somehow, a happy ending arises from all this, though it wouldn't be fair to tell how. Gene Autry is supported by his usual cohorts Smiley Burnette and Gail Davis; he also offers four musical numbers, of which "Find Me My Trusty .45" is the best. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Gene Autry - Himself
- Gail Davis - Ann Randolph
- Robert Livingston - Art Selby
- Gregg Barton - Clint Raybold
- Rodd Redwing - Pete Littlewolf
- Frank Jaquet - Manager
- Terry Frost
- Bob Woodward
- Charles Soldani
- Boyd "Red" Morgan
- Smiley Burnette - Himself
- Richard Crane - Jack Austin
- House Peters, Jr. - Marshal Hackett
- William Forrest - John Randolph
- George Cheseboro - Boone
- Charles Delaney - Jules Brent
- James Kirkwood
- Champion Jr.
- Ewing Mitchell - Ranger Capt. Hickson
- Eddie Parker
- Director(s):
- George Archainbaud
- Writer(s):
- Norman Hall
- Producer(s):
- Armand Schaefer
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