My Pal Trigger
“Laugh And Cry At A Truly Different Story Of The West... A Truly Great Tale Of The Love Of A Man For His Horse!”
Synopsis
Gabby doesn't want to breed his horse the Golden Sovereign with Roy's. When Sovereign and Roy's horse escape, the Sovereign gets shot accidentally by Skoville but Roy is blamed and jailed. A year later Roy returns with Trigger, the son of the Sovereign. When Skoville reveals he was present when the horse was shot, Roy sees an opportunity to clear his name.
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Trigger
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Gabby Kendrick
Dale Evans
Susan Kendrick
Jack Holt
Brett Scoville
LeRoy Mason
Henchman Carson
Roy Barcroft
Henchman Hunter
Sam Flint
Sheriff
Kenne Duncan
Croupier
Ralph Sanford
Auctioneer Al
Francis McDonald
Storekeeper
Harlan Briggs
Dr. Bentley
William Haade
Davis
Bob Nolan
Bob Nolan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald, Yakima Canutt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley, John K. Butler
- Original Title
- My Pal Trigger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald, Yakima Canutt
Jack Townley, John K. Butler, Paul Gangelin
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Yakima Canutt
Director
Armand Schaefer
Producer
Jack Townley
Screenplay
John K. Butler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 My Pal Trigger
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What is My Pal Trigger about?
Gabby doesn't want to breed his horse the Golden Sovereign with Roy's. When Sovereign and Roy's horse escape, the Sovereign gets shot accidentally by Skoville but Roy is blamed and jailed. A year later Roy returns with Trigger, the son of the Sovereign. When Skoville reveals he was present when the horse was shot, Roy sees an opportunity to clear his name.
Who directed My Pal Trigger?
My Pal Trigger was directed by Frank McDonald, Yakima Canutt.
Who stars in My Pal Trigger?
The principal cast of My Pal Trigger includes Roy Rogers, Trigger, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Dale Evans, Jack Holt.
When was My Pal Trigger released and how long is it?
My Pal Trigger was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Pal Trigger?
My Pal Trigger holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).