Heart of the Rio Grande
“THE NATION'S NO. 1 OUTDOOR STAR...IN A STAMPEDE OF Action and song!”
Synopsis
As foreman of a dude ranch, Gene has two problems. One is a guest, the spoiled daughter of a millioniare, and the other is the disgruntled ex-foreman that Gene replaced, now just a ranch hand. Gene eventually gets the daughter straightened out but has to fire the ex-foreman and this leads to trouble when he returns intent on revenge.
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Frog Millhouse
Fay McKenzie
Alice Bennett
Edith Fellows
Connie Lane
Pierre Watkin
Randolph Lane
Joe Strauch Jr.
'Tadpole' Millhouse
William Haade
Hap Callahan
Sarah Padden
'Skipper' Forbes
Jean Porter
Pudge
Yakima Canutt
Wranger (uncredited)
Champion
Gene's Horse (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Bartender (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Connie's Cabbie (uncredited)
Nora Lane
Secretary (uncredited)
Mady Lawrence
Secretary (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin
Shorty (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Conductor (uncredited)
Jimmy Wakely
Guitar Player - Jimmy Wakely Trio (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Morgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Winston Miller
- Original Title
- Heart of the Rio Grande
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Morgan
Lillie Hayward, Winston Miller, Newlin B. Wildes, Sol Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
William Morgan
Director
Winston Miller
Screenplay
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of the Rio Grande
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of the Rio Grande about?
As foreman of a dude ranch, Gene has two problems. One is a guest, the spoiled daughter of a millioniare, and the other is the disgruntled ex-foreman that Gene replaced, now just a ranch hand. Gene eventually gets the daughter straightened out but has to fire the ex-foreman and this leads to trouble when he returns intent on revenge.
Who directed Heart of the Rio Grande?
Heart of the Rio Grande was directed by William Morgan.
Who stars in Heart of the Rio Grande?
The principal cast of Heart of the Rio Grande includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie, Edith Fellows, Pierre Watkin.
When was Heart of the Rio Grande released and how long is it?
Heart of the Rio Grande was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heart of the Rio Grande?
Heart of the Rio Grande holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).