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Rovin' Tumbleweeds

  • 19391939
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Gene Autry, Mary Carlisle, and Douglass Dumbrille in Rovin' Tumbleweeds (1939)
  • Western
As a congressman, Gene exposes a crooked politician who is delaying passage of a flood control bill.As a congressman, Gene exposes a crooked politician who is delaying passage of a flood control bill.As a congressman, Gene exposes a crooked politician who is delaying passage of a flood control bill.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
99
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Sherman
  • Writers
    • Betty Burbridge(original screen play)
    • Dorrell McGowan(original screen play)
    • Stuart E. McGowan(original screen play)
  • Stars
    • Gene Autry
    • Smiley Burnette
    • Mary Carlisle
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Sherman
  • Writers
    • Betty Burbridge(original screen play)
    • Dorrell McGowan(original screen play)
    • Stuart E. McGowan(original screen play)
  • Stars
    • Gene Autry
    • Smiley Burnette
    • Mary Carlisle
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    • 8User reviews
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    Gene Autry
    Gene Autry
    • Gene Autryas Gene Autry
    Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette
    • Frog Millhouseas Frog Millhouse
    Mary Carlisle
    Mary Carlisle
    • Mary Fordas Mary Ford
    Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille
    • Stephen Hollowayas Stephen Holloway
    Pals of the Golden West
    Pals of the Golden West
    • Singers and Musiciansas Singers and Musicians
    William Farnum
    William Farnum
    • Senator Timothy Nolanas Senator Timothy Nolan
    Lee 'Lasses' White
    Lee 'Lasses' White
    • Storekeeperas Storekeeper
    Ralph Peters
    Ralph Peters
    • Satchelas Satchel
    Gordon Hart
    • Congressman Fulleras Congressman Fuller
    Victor Potel
    Victor Potel
    • Man in Storeas Man in Store
    • (as Vic Potel)
    Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram
    • Blockade Boss Blakeas Blockade Boss Blake
    Sammy McKim
    Sammy McKim
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Reginald Barlow
    Reginald Barlow
    • Higginsas Higgins
    Eddie Kane
    Eddie Kane
    • Congressmanas Congressman
    Guy Usher
    • Charles C. Craigas Charles C. Craig
    Robert Barry
    • Migrantas Migrant
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Poiticianas Poitician
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Burns
    Bob Burns
    • Migrantas Migrant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writers
      • Betty Burbridge(original screen play)
      • Dorrell McGowan(original screen play)
      • Stuart E. McGowan(original screen play)
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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      In the final scene, Gene and Mary share a hug and their cheeks touch, with Mary coming away with mud on the left side of her face. However going in, that side of Gene's face was clean.
    • Quotes

      Opening title cards: Water - man's greatest friend but unleashed - man's greatest foe.

    • Soundtracks
      Away Out Yonder
      (1939) (uncredited)
      Music and Lyrics by Fred Rose
      Played during the opening credits
      Performed by Gene Autry and Cowhands
      Reprised at the end

    User reviews8

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    Top review
    9/10
    Very good
    I have to say this show just seems to get better and better. Good family viewing for the whole family. Also has a great cast many of the faces you will recognize. Yes I will highly recommend this one. James Welch 2/7/2022.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Washington Cowboy
    • Filming locations
      • Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures (I)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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