Down Mexico Way
“TOPS EVERY OTHER AUTRY HIT - Gene in his most likeable role...more songs...more thrills...more beautiful senoritas...a glamorous screen production that gives the most in entertainment and fun!”
Synopsis
A charismatic cowboy journeys down to Mexico with his loyal sidekick. They must track down cunning con artists and retrieve the stolen funds of innocent townsfolk.
Top Cast
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Frog
Fay McKenzie
Maria Elena Alvarado
Harold Huber
Pancho Grande
Sidney Blackmer
Ellery Gibson
Joe Sawyer
Allen
Andrew Tombes
Mayor Tubbs
Murray Alper
Flood
Arthur Loft
Homer Gerard
Duncan Renaldo
Juan
Paul Fix
Henchman Davis
Julian Rivero
Don Carlos Alvarado
Ruth Robinson
Mercedes
Thornton Edwards
Rurale Captain Rodriguez
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Olive Cooper, Albert Duffy
- Original Score
- Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- Down Mexico Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Olive Cooper, Albert Duffy, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan, Eddie Cherkose, Sol Meyer
Mort Glickman
Jack A. Marta
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Olive Cooper
Screenplay
Albert Duffy
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Mort Glickman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Down Mexico Way.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down Mexico Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down Mexico Way about?
A charismatic cowboy journeys down to Mexico with his loyal sidekick. They must track down cunning con artists and retrieve the stolen funds of innocent townsfolk.
Who directed Down Mexico Way?
Down Mexico Way was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Down Mexico Way?
The principal cast of Down Mexico Way includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie, Harold Huber, Sidney Blackmer.
When was Down Mexico Way released and how long is it?
Down Mexico Way was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Down Mexico Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down Mexico Way was composed by Mort Glickman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Mexico Way?
Down Mexico Way holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).