Under Western Stars (1938)
Overview
In his starring debut, Roy gets elected to Congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district. In Washington, he learns he needs the backing of a key congressman and gets that man to go west for an inspection trip. When the congressman is initially unimpressed, Roy gets the inspection party stranded without water to show the true conditions.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.312 |
Directed By
Joseph Kane
Crew
Sol C. Siegel
Jack A. Marta
Lester Orlebeck
Joseph Kane
Dorrell McGowan
Stuart E. McGowan
Betty Burbridge
Jack Lawrence
Peter Tinturin
Eddie Cherkose
Charles Rosoff
TOP CAST
Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Carol Hughes
Eleanor Fairbanks
Guy Usher
John Fairbanks
Smiley Burnette
Frog
Stephen Chase
Tom Andrews
Earl Dwire
Mayor Biggs
Tom Chatterton
Congressman Edward H. Marlowe
Al Rice
Member of Maple City Four
Fritz Meissner
Member of Maple City Four
Pat Patterson
Member of Maple City Four
Art Janes
Member of Maple City Four
Kenneth Harlan
Mr. Richards
Jack Rockwell
Sheriff
Jack Ingram
Dam Guard Captain
Dick Elliott
Sen. William P. Scully
Dora Clement
Mrs. Marlowe
Brandon Beach
Senator Wilson
Jean Fowler
Mrs. Wilson
Fred Burns
Rankin, leader of mob to blow up dam
Slim Whitaker
Tremaine, Rankin's partner
Earle Hodgins
Radio Announcer
Merrill McCormick
Peddler in Old Truck with Bell
Jack Kirk
Water Wagon Driver
Frankie Marvin
Deputy Pete
Burr Caruth
Larkin
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