Pop laramie george gabby hayes asks radio star gene autry as himself to return to his hometown for the. In addition there are a fleet of extras including autry and pat buttrams discussion of the movie from the 1987 nashville network airing of melody ranch, a halfhour radio play version, actor biographies, trivia and movie facts, production and publicity stills, production notes, poster art and lobby cards, original press kit material and home. Each march, melody ranch hosts the santa clarita cowboy poetry and music festival, which began in 1994. Watch melody ranch 1940 full movie free online streaming tubi. Victor mackay, joseph santley on allmovie gene autrys signature film has something for. Lawlessness runs rampant in genes hometown of torpedo until the movie and radio cowboy returns as honorary sheriff for a frontier days celebration and cleans up the town. Top movies of 1940 list, best movies 1940 page 23 by. Gene autry, ann miller, jimmy durante shown and george gabby hayes star in melody ranch from republic pictures in 1940. From early in the history of hollywood, the ranch was rented out to movie makers, which afforded the walkers extra income. Excerpts from the december 29, 1940 melody ranch radio show. The only remaining building intact is the one which is referred to as walkers cabin from early in the history of hollywood, the ranch was rented out to movie makers, which afforded the walkers extra income. Melody ranch full movie online, watch free 4k hd, melody ranch watch movie full movie 1940 his arizona hometown of torpedo invites gene back to be the honorary sheriff of the frontier days celebration. Melody ranch 1940 republic starring gene autry and ann miller is a more expensive than average, more romantic than average, more polished than average b western movie from republic pictures. Melody ranch 1940 09151940 us western 1h 24m user score.
Melody ranch is a privately owned movie studio, and the public usually isnt admitted. Discover what genre melody ranch, 1940, directed by joseph santley, with gene autry, jimmy durante, ann miller, belongs at turner classic movies. The top movies of 1940 list is calculated by community movie ratings and members top movies list. The melody ranch 2315 robinson dr, waco, texas 76706 rated 4. Melody ranch lawlessness runs rampant in genes hometown of torpedo until the movie and radio cowboy returns as honorary sheriff for a frontier days celebration and cleans up the town. Progression of ernie hicksons placeritos monogram ranch, 19361952 lw2924 rootintootinville, u. Gene autry, smiley burnette, june storey, mary lee, dick hogan, the. The approximately twoyear interruption resulted from autrys. It sounds like gene took a mouth of helium before he started to sing. The program ran from january 7, 1940 to august 1, 1943, and from september 23, 1945 to may 16, 1956. Melody ranch 1940 radio star gene autry stars as himself in this comic western. Gene autry, the master of the bwestern stepped into the a picture class with melody ranch 1940, his biggest budget film, now available on dvd by image entertainment. His arizona hometown of torpedo invites gene back to be the honorary sheriff of the frontier days celebration.
Gene autrys melody ranch is a western variety radio show in the united states. Hugh herbert, bradford ropes, and betty burbridge, the film is about a singing cowboy who returns to his hometown to restore order when his former childhood enemies take over the frontier town. Melody ranch 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Singing cowboy gene autry sings the beautiful love song call of the canyon from his movie melody ranch from republic pictures 1940. They have recently opened a new melody ranch motion picture museum, which is housed in the old hacienda on old west street, and a private tour includes both the museum and the western streets. Melody ranch gene autry cowboy guitar 1940s stencilled. With gene autry, jimmy durante, ann miller, barton maclane. Lawlessness runs rampant in genes hometown of torpedo until the movie and radio. The studios sound stages range from 11,200 to 22,000 sq. Made at the height of autrys fame when he was the fourthbiggest boxoffice attraction in the country, melody ranch brought in bigname costars and a topoftheline production crew to create a special to encourage.
In the early 1900s, several homes were built in placerita canyon by frank evans walker and his family. Melody ranch 1940 is sort of the closest we get to a gene autry awestern. Melody ranch hardriding, sweetsinging, cowboy picture star gene autry was heard each sunday evening on radios across america via cbs, the columbia broadcasting system. The brothers have a museum at the ranch that houses vintage cars, photographs, champions training hoop, and movie and television memorabilia. Most of the bridges on these have cracked over the years but this one still functions as it should. Melody ranch 1940 republic starring gene autry, ann miller, george. Movie magic in placerita canyon by leon worden the signal, 3292003. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to melody ranch. May 20, 2003 excerpts from the december 29, 1940 melody ranch radio show original movie trailer actorsartists. It is identified as a late 1940 s by being a full size guitar, like a stella or parlor guitar in size, the fence post surrounding the melody ranch logo on the headstock, and the mother of pearl inlays which were painted on in the 1950s. When the famous singing cowboy returns to his hometown of torpedo, ariz. Gene autry, jimmy durante, ann miller, barbara allen, george gabby hayes, mary lee and champion. Melody ranch studio in santa clarita valley, california is a 22 acre back lot all located in the 30 mile zone.
At the same time, the movie does have its momentsthe great gabby hayes and a charismatic little mary lee. Still in bterritory, but with a lot of guest stars and more tight as far as story goes. Most of these melody ranch guitars have been beaten up and have so many missing parts, that if you can find one, it probably isnt playable. John wayne and claire trevor reprised their 1939 stagecoach matchup, which wasnt filmed at monogram, with 1940s dark command, which was. Excerpts from the december 29, 1940 melody ranch radio show original movie trailer actors and artists. Melody ranch is a classic 1940 musical comedy starring the singing cowboy gene autry. Calculated based on members top movie list and ratings. This hollywood haven houses one of the worlds largest collections of oneofakind movie memorabilia from the last nine decades. Filmography highlights of jimmy durante, ann miller, and george gabby hayes. Recorded with aea 92, through a universal audio la610.
When radio star autry visits his hometown for a celebration, he faces childhood enemies who became local gangsters and decides to clean up the town. Each march, melody ranch hosts the santa clarita cowboy poetry. Melody ranch streaming full movie online 1940 english. Showcasing classics like we never dream the same dream twice and its title song, and featuring jimmy durante and ann miller, this musical was genes biggest. May 12, 2014 singing cowboy gene autry sings the beautiful love song call of the canyon from his movie melody ranch from republic pictures 1940. Filmcraves top movies of 1940 includes girl from havana, colorado, im still alive and more. The melody ranch set was built in 1940 for the gene autry film melody ranch, consisting of a ranch house and a barn with a distinctive gambrel roof. Gene autry, jimmy durante, ann miller, barbara allen, george gabby hayes, mary lee, and champion. Filmography highlights of jimmy durante, ann miller, and. Watch melody ranch 1940 full movie free online streaming. Excerpts from the may 19, 1940 melody ranch radio show broadcast. Gene autry, smiley burnette, june storey, mary lee, dick hogan, the pals of the golden west, brewer kids, and champion.
A subscriber says she cant find the actual song, yet there are endless postings of the melody ranch film and tv shows. My memories of melody ranch by gene autry the gazette, nov. The bestremembered of gene autrys republic musical westerns, melody ranch was far from his best, though it was undeniably the most elaborate. It was placed on the justifiably prestigious library of congress national film registry list probably as an homage to b cowboy movies made before. Top movies of 1940 list, best movies 1940 page 23 by filmcrave. Progression of ernie hicksons placeritos monogram ranch, 19361952. Leading lady miss june storey visits melody ranch and introduces the radio audience to the movie rancho grande actorsartists. Genes melody ranch radio show aired for an unprecedented 16 years between 1940 and 1956, featuring songs, comedy and action filled drama. Jan 04, 20 1940 s melody ranch cowboy guitar, gene autry model. Gallery of 6 movie poster and cover images for melody ranch 1940. Gene autry call of the canyon from melody ranch 1940 youtube.
This structure later had a modern day residential facade added to it. Melody ranch is a 1940 western musical film directed by joseph santley and starring gene autry, jimmy durante, and ann miller. The transcription speed was 78 rpm and the digital speed was 10. His arizona hometown of torpedo invites gene back to be the honorary sheriff of. Gene autry call of the canyon from melody ranch 1940. The only remaining building intact is the one which is referred to as walkers cabin. One place this film wasnt shot was the melody ranch motion picture studio in placerita canyon. The shows entire run was broadcast over the cbs radio network, sponsored by doublemint gum. Melody ranch gene autry cowboy guitar 1940s stencilled reverb.
The show was initially titled double m ranch because it was sponsored by doublemint chewing gum, but the name was changed to melody ranch early in its first year. His arizona hometown of torpedo invites gene back to. Melody ranch 1940 republic starring gene autry, ann miller, george gabby hayes, jimmy durante, jerome cowan, and barton maclane is an ok behind the scenes in network radio movie mixed with a standard b cowboy movie plot where a new sheriff autry saves a town dominated by bad guys terrorizing the town until the man on the white horse. The museum, located on the 22 acre movie studio lot, offers silverscreen fans an opportunity to experience. The image measures 1940 2952 pixels and is 1689 kilobytes large. My years with gene autry and melody ranch by henry crowell the.
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