Melody Ranch
“Join the fun with Public Cowboy No. 1!”
Synopsis
His Arizona hometown of Torpedo invites Gene back to be the honorary sheriff of the Frontier Days Celebration.
Top Cast
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Gene Autry
Cornelius J. Courtney
Ann Miller
Julie Shelton
Jimmy Durante
Cornelius J. Courtney
Barton MacLane
Mark Wildhack
Jerome Cowan
Tommy Summerville
Barbara Jo Allen
Veronica Whipple
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Pop Laramie
Mary Lee
Penny Curtis
Joe Sawyer
Jasper Wildhack
Horace McMahon
Bud Wildhack
Clarence Wilson
Judge Henderson
William Benedict
Slim
Donnie Allen
Maxine Ardell
Majorette
Billy Bletcher
Scarlet Shadow Radio Actor
Veda Ann Borg
Receptionist
Roy Bucko
Henchman
Bob Card
Melody Ranch Band Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Moffitt, F. Hugh Herbert
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, William Lava
- Original Title
- Melody Ranch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Jack Moffitt, F. Hugh Herbert, Eddie Cherkose
Paul Sawtell, William Lava
Joseph H. August
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Moffitt
Screenplay
F. Hugh Herbert
Screenplay
Joseph Santley
Director
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
William Lava
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
General — Suitable for all ages.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody Ranch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melody Ranch about?
His Arizona hometown of Torpedo invites Gene back to be the honorary sheriff of the Frontier Days Celebration.
Who directed Melody Ranch?
Melody Ranch was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Melody Ranch?
The principal cast of Melody Ranch includes Gene Autry, Ann Miller, Jimmy Durante, Barton MacLane, Jerome Cowan.
When was Melody Ranch released and how long is it?
Melody Ranch was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Melody Ranch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melody Ranch was composed by Paul Sawtell, William Lava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Melody Ranch?
Melody Ranch holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).