The Cowboy and the Indians (1949)
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In this western, a cowboy comes to the aid of the Indians. The story begins as hero, Gene Autry, begins an investigation of a series of Indian raids. They had been stealing food from homesteads located around the reservation. Autry is appalled to discover that they have been taking the food because a sleazy Indian agent has been cheating them out of their food allotments and they are starving to death. Autry saves the Indians and sees that the dishonest agent is punished. He then watches the romance between his female assistant and the Indian chief. Songs include: "One Little Indian Boy," "America," "Silent Night," and "Here Comes Santa Claus." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gene Autry, Sheila Ryan, (more)
- Director(s):
- John English
Synopsis of The Cowboy and the Indians
In this western, a cowboy comes to the aid of the Indians. The story begins as hero, Gene Autry, begins an investigation of a series of Indian raids. They had been stealing food from homesteads located around the reservation. Autry is appalled to discover that they have been taking the food because a sleazy Indian agent has been cheating them out of their food allotments and they are starving to death. Autry saves the Indians and sees that the dishonest agent is punished. He then watches the romance between his female assistant and the Indian chief. Songs include: "One Little Indian Boy," "America," "Silent Night," and "Here Comes Santa Claus." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Cowboy and the Indians
- Gene Autry - Himself
- Frank Richards - "Smiley" Martin
- Jay Silverheels - Lakohna
- George Nokes - Rona
- Alex Frazer - Fred Bradley
- Frank Lackteen - Blue Eagle
- Lee Roberts - Joe
- Maudie Prickett - Miss Summers
- Charles Quigley - Henderson
- Sheila Ryan - Nan Palmer
- Hank Patterson - Tom Garber
- Claudia Drake - Lucky Broken Arm
- Charles Stevens - Broken Army
- Clayton Moore - Luke
- Chief Yowlachie - Chief Long Arrow
- Nolan Leary - Sheriff Don Payne
- Harry Mackin - Bob Collins
- Director(s):
- John English
- Writer(s):
- Dorothy Yost, Dwight Cummins
- Producer(s):
- Armand Schaefer
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