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Broadway to Cheyenne

  • 19321932
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
142
YOUR RATING
Rex Bell and Gwen Lee in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
  • Western
A cowboy detective goes up against a gang of big-city thugs trying to set up a protection racket out west.A cowboy detective goes up against a gang of big-city thugs trying to set up a protection racket out west.A cowboy detective goes up against a gang of big-city thugs trying to set up a protection racket out west.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
142
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Harry L. Fraser
  • Writers
    • Wellyn Totman(story)
    • Harry L. Fraser(story)
  • Stars
    • Rex Bell
    • Marceline Day
    • Matthew Betz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Harry L. Fraser
  • Writers
    • Wellyn Totman(story)
    • Harry L. Fraser(story)
  • Stars
    • Rex Bell
    • Marceline Day
    • Matthew Betz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
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    Rex Bell in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Rex Bell in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Robert Ellis and Rex Bell in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Robert Ellis and Al Bridge in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Rex Bell and Matthew Betz in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Rex Bell in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Robert Ellis and Al Bridge in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Rex Bell and Huntley Gordon in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Rex Bell in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)
    Rex Bell in Broadway to Cheyenne (1932)

    Top cast

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    Rex Bell
    Rex Bell
    • Breezy Kildareas Breezy Kildare
    Marceline Day
    Marceline Day
    • Ruth Carteras Ruth Carter
    Matthew Betz
    Matthew Betz
    • Joe Carteras Joe Carter
    Huntley Gordon
    Huntley Gordon
    • New York City Dist. Atty. Brentas New York City Dist. Atty. Brent
    Roy D'Arcy
    Roy D'Arcy
    • Jess Harveyas Jess Harvey
    Robert Ellis
    Robert Ellis
    • Butch Owensas Butch Owens
    Gwen Lee
    Gwen Lee
    • Mrs. Myrna Wallaceas Mrs. Myrna Wallace
    Harry Semels
    • Louie Walshas Louie Walsh
    Al Bridge
    Al Bridge
    • Alas Al
    Rae Daggett
    • Rae Walshas Rae Walsh
    John Elliott
    John Elliott
    • Martin Kildareas Martin Kildare
    Gordon De Main
    Gordon De Main
    • Rancheras Rancher
    • (as G.D. Wood)
    George 'Gabby' Hayes
    George 'Gabby' Hayes
    • Walrusas Walrus
    • (as George Hays)
    Earl Dwire
    Earl Dwire
    • Cattlemanas Cattleman
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Owens Henchmanas Owens Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Silver Tip Baker
    • Cowhand with White Handlebar Mustacheas Cowhand with White Handlebar Mustache
    • (uncredited)
    Barney Beasley
    Barney Beasley
    • Cowboy Who Gives Breezy His Hatas Cowboy Who Gives Breezy His Hat
    • (uncredited)
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Rancheras Rancher
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harry L. Fraser
    • Writers
      • Wellyn Totman(story) (adaptation)
      • Harry L. Fraser(story) (adaptation)
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    • Goofs
      In the scene where Butch Owens and his gang pull up in a car next to a herd of grazing cattle, and Al wants to machine-gun them, the reflection of a parked vehicle--apparently a camera truck--can be seen on the side of the car, and a man, obviously a crew member, can be seen walking in front of it..
    • Quotes

      [referring to a newspaper headline which reads "'Get Out of Town' District Attorney Tells Beer Barons"]

      B.H. 'Butch' Owens: That's bad publicity for my business!

      New York City Dist. Atty. Brent: You've been reading the funny papers again, Owens.

      B.H. 'Butch' Owens: Look here, Brent, you can't get away with this! You can't put me...

      New York City Dist. Atty. Brent: I can't... but I will. You and every rat that hasn't found a hole to crawl into when that deadline is up.

      B.H. 'Butch' Owens: I've heard that before - just around election time.

      New York City Dist. Atty. Brent: Yes, but get this, Owens - you're a candidate right now for that "hot seat" at The Big House. And if you're in town by this time tomorrow, you're as good as elected.

    User reviews8

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    Top review
    3/10
    Well, it's not terrible.
    This B-western stars Rex Bell--a man who made quite a few Bs and also married silent star, Clara Bow. For a very interesting account of this woman's life and her marriage to Bell, try reading "Clara Bow: Running Wild"--a very interesting biography.

    Now to the story. Like so many B-westerns of the era, this one is an odd combination of the old and new. The film is set in the present time and is about gangsters and the like in New York. When the mob tries to kill Breezy Kildaire (Bell), he hightails it back to his family ranch out west. From here on, the film is filled with cowboys and the like--things you'd expect to be seeing around the latter portion of the 19th century. This odd juxtaposition of the old and new is not uncommon in B-westerns. Heck, I remember seeing a Gene Autry film chock full of cowboys chasing pickup trucks on their horses as well as making phone calls! Odd, but not all that uncommon. It is also odd that these cowboys in "Broadway to Cheyenne" drink beer--it IS during prohibition. Talk about anachronistic! Once out west, Breezy learns of a 'protective association'--a group of mobsters selling 'protection'. In other words, if you don't pay them, then you can expect to have a life-threatening accident or have your cattle machine gunned!! This is all very modern and odd in such a western setting--and something you might expect to see in a Jimmy Cagney or Edward G. Robinson flick. I know I sure felt a might confused! So is the film worth seeing? Well, considering Hollywood made 1472950823 B-westerns, I don't think it's particularly good--especially for the casual viewer. Now if you are a huge B-western fan, it is probably worth seeing--even if Bell has a very stiff persona and the film has little to distinguish it from the crowd. Watchable but not particularly inspired or interesting.

    By the way, you may or may not recognize Gabby Hays in this film. In the early portion of the 1930s, he still hadn't perfected his old coot sidekick persona--and here he looks a bit like this guy but not quite as he's sporting a mustache instead of his usual beard. In fact, Hays played many different types of roles during this time in westerns--erudite gentlemen, crazy old coots, villains or whatever else was needed in the movies. Regardless, he's the best thing about this film--and is quite good in his small role.
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    • Jan 5, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • From Broadway to Cheyenne
    • Filming locations
      • Trem Carr Ranch - Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Trem Carr Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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