Winning of the West

Director: George Archainbaud George Archainbaud

Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/27/2021
UPC:	0191091448564
Original Release:	1953
Rating:	NR
Source:	Film Detective
Language:	English
Time:	0:57:00
Sales rank:	57,825

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Gene Autry	Gene
Smiley Burnette	Smiley
Gail Davis	Ann Randolph
Richard Crane	Jack
Robert Livingston	Art Selby
Gregg Barton	Clint Raybold
House Peters Jr.	Marshal Hackett
William Forrest	John Randolph
Ewing Mitchell	Ranger Capt. Hickson
Rodd Redwing	Pete Littlewolf
George Cheseboro	Boone
George Chesebro	Boone
Frank Jaquet	Manager
Charles Delaney	Jules Brent
Champion Jr.	Actor
Charles Soldani	Indian (uncredited)
Eddie Parker	Stable Brawler (uncredited)
Terry Frost	Stable Brawler (uncredited)
Boyd Morgan	Actor,Henchman Red (uncredited)
James Kirkwood	Wagon Train Survivor (uncredited)
Bob Woodward	Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)

Technical Credits

Norman Hall

George Archainbaud	Director
Armand Schaefer	Producer
Norman Hall	Screenwriter