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6.2 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR195359mUnited States of America

On Top of Old Smoky

“GENE'S TOPPING THEM ALL AGAIN! He's singing out the best western ballads - and smoking out The West's worst badmen -- to tame the town that shamed Texas!”

Synopsis

Poachers are harassing toll road owner Jen Larrabee. They want her land because it holds valuable minerals. Autry and the Cass County Boys, mistaken for Texas Rangers, help out.

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Gene Autry & the Cass County Boys - If It Wasn't for the Rain (from On Top of Old Smoky 1953)

Type: Clip • Published 2015-10-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 25, 1953

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Archainbaud
Screenplay & Story
Gerald Geraghty
Original Title
On Top of Old Smoky
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
Gene Autry Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Archainbaud

Screenplay & Story

Gerald Geraghty

Director of Photography

William Bradford

Film Editing

James Sweeney

Producers

Armand Schaefer

Department Leadership Roster

George Archainbaud

George Archainbaud

Director

Gerald Geraghty

Writer

William Bradford

Director of Photography

James Sweeney

Editor

Armand Schaefer

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for On Top of Old Smoky.

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Frequently Asked Questions About On Top of Old Smoky

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What is On Top of Old Smoky about?

Poachers are harassing toll road owner Jen Larrabee. They want her land because it holds valuable minerals. Autry and the Cass County Boys, mistaken for Texas Rangers, help out.

Who directed On Top of Old Smoky?

On Top of Old Smoky was directed by George Archainbaud.

Who stars in On Top of Old Smoky?

The principal cast of On Top of Old Smoky includes Gene Autry, Gail Davis, Smiley Burnette, Champion, Grandon Rhodes.

When was On Top of Old Smoky released and how long is it?

On Top of Old Smoky was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 59m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for On Top of Old Smoky?

On Top of Old Smoky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).