Best Western Films of 1937
Public Cowboy No. 1
In this 20th-century western, ... When I Found You", "Heebie, Jeebie Blues" (sung by Smiley Burnette) and "Defective Detective from Brooklyn" (also by Burnette). [ best western films - 1937 ]
The Plainsman
One is immediately aware ... DeMille version of The Plainsman is infinitely more entertaining than the 1966 remake with Don Murray and Abby Dalton. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Trouble in Texas
A rather weak entry ... in Texas was re-released in 1943 by Ambassador Pictures, Rita Hayworth not surprisingly earned star billing ahead of Ritter. [ best western films - 1937 ]
The Big Show
The Big Show is ... Big Show is a radio aggregation called the Sons of the Pioneers, featuring future Gene Autry rival Roy Rogers. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Round-Up Time in Texas
Gene Autry leaves the ... the Five Cabin Kids, a quintet of talented black youngsters who previously appeared with Our Gang and W.C. Fields. [ best western films - 1937 ]
The Mystery of the Hooded Horseman
Based on the notorious ... the sometimes overbearing critic from the New York Times, John T. McManus, was charmed enough to term it "refreshing." [ best western films - 1937 ]
The Painted Stallion [Serial]
Western favorites Ray "Crash" ... never to see that particular ending again, just in case it proved to be less exciting than he remembered. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Sing, Cowboy, Sing
Singing cowboy Tex Ritter ... former Keystone Kops and in addition to St. John, Sing Cowboy, Sing also featured Snub Pollard and Chester Conklin. [ best western films - 1937 ]
The Gentleman from California
Also released as The ... Bell Wright, The Californians was directed by Gus Meins, heretofore most closely associated with Hal Roach's "Our Gang" comedies. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Paroled to Die
Paroled-to Die was one ... Blackman (Kathleen Elliot). Originally slated for released through Hackel's own Spectrum pictures, Paroled-to Die was eventually distributed by Republic. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Riders of the Whistling Skull
In perhaps their most ... later reworked into a latter-day Charlie Chan thriller The Feathered Serpent (1949), which featured Bob Livingston as the villain. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Western Gold
Former nightclub crooner Smith ... The leading lady in Western Gold is British-born Heather Angel, who looks mighty confused by her unfamiliar frontier surroundings. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Black Aces
Veteran western star Buck ... The surprising identity of the gang leader is revealed just before the arrival of the sheriff and his men. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Galloping Dynamite
Based on a story ... western follows the quest of Texas Ranger Jim (Kermit Maynard) to track down the outlaws who murdered his brother. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Hittin' the Trail
Filmed on location at ... Cowboy, Blood on the Saddle and other selections, all of which he would also record on the Decca label. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Where Trails Divide
Where Trails Divide was ... best performance). With a minimum of gunplay, Keene accomplishes his goal, winning the undying affection of heroine Eleanor Stewart. [ best western films - 1937 ]
God's Country and the Man
The first of four ... Alice in Wonderland, and silent-screen favorite Betty Compson, here given an opportunity to display her skill with the violin. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Roaring Six Guns
Kermit Maynard, the less-popular ... partner (John Merton) is a no-account crook. Budd Buster raises a few laughs (very few) as Maynard's comical sidekick. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Trail of Vengeance
In this western, a ... his services. He chooses to stay focused on finding the killer. In the end the two have a showdown. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Heroes of the Alamo
Produced by Greek-born Gower ... of its 80 minutes running time and sold as an educational short subject under the title Remember the Alamo. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Border Phantom
A murdered entomologist, an ... she is rescued in the nick of time by Larry, who now has proof of who killed Professor Hartnell. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Guns in the Dark
Acting upon the belief ... he accidentally murdered his best pal, a gunman swears never to draw his weapon again. [ best western films - 1937 ]
Bar Z Bad Men
Bar Z Bad Men ... for Brown. Bar Z Bad Men was produced independently by A. W. Hackel's Spectrum Productions, then released by Republic. [ best western films - 1937 ]
