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Under Fiesta Stars
“GENE IN A NEW ROLE...the kind that made him All-America's favorite!”
9.0 / 10• 1941• 1h 4m•NR• English
Western
Storyline
Rodeo champ Gene Autry inherits half interest in both a ranch and a mine that provides steady employment for the surrounding rancheros. Unfortunately, the other half goes to Easterner Barbara Erwin (Carol Hughes), who is only interested in monetary remuneration. To convince Gene to buy her share, Barbara enters into an unholy alliance with unscrupulous attorneys Arnold (Ivan Miller) and Fry (Sam Flint), who, without their client's consent, hire a gang of thugs headed by Tommick (John Merton). When a ranchero (Elias Gamboa) is mortally wounded in the ensuing gun battle, Barbara sees the error of her way and switches sides.
Cast & Crew
Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Lead
Smiley Burnette
Frog
Carol Hughes
Barbara Erwin
Frank Darien
Benjamin Peabody
Joe Strauch Jr.
Tadpole (as Joseph Strauch Jr.)
PD
Pauline Drake
Kitty Callahan
Ivan Miller
Arnold
Sam Flint
Fry
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank McDonald's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Under Fiesta Stars is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
