Colorado Sunset
“A TROUBADOR Who wrote songs in GUNSMOKE!”
Synopsis
When his well-meaning sidekick (Smiley Burnette) buys a cow farm instead of a cattle ranch, singing cowpoke Gene Autry prepares to embrace the dairy business. But with a corrupt association bent on driving up milk prices, it's up to newly elected Sheriff Gene to clean up the mess. Country music icon Patsy Montana sings "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart," while radio crooners the Texas Rangers perform alongside Autry.
Top Cast
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Frog Millhouse
June Storey
Carol Haines
Barbara Pepper
Ginger Bixby
Buster Crabbe
Dave Haines (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe)
Robert Barrat
Dr. Rodney Blair
Patsy Montana
Patsy
Purnell Pratt
Mr. Hall
William Farnum
Sheriff George Glenn
Kermit Maynard
Cyrus Drake
Jack Ingram
Henchman Clanton
Elmo Lincoln
Dairyman Burns
Frankie Marvin
Ranch Hand
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge, Stanley Roberts
- Original Title
- Colorado Sunset
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Betty Burbridge, Stanley Roberts, Luci Ward, Jack Natteford
William Nobles
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
George Sherman
Director
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
Stanley Roberts
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 Colorado Sunset
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What is Colorado Sunset about?
When his well-meaning sidekick (Smiley Burnette) buys a cow farm instead of a cattle ranch, singing cowpoke Gene Autry prepares to embrace the dairy business. But with a corrupt association bent on driving up milk prices, it's up to newly elected Sheriff Gene to clean up the mess. Country music icon Patsy Montana sings "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart," while radio crooners the Texas Rangers perform alongside Autry.
Who directed Colorado Sunset?
Colorado Sunset was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Colorado Sunset?
The principal cast of Colorado Sunset includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Barbara Pepper, Buster Crabbe.
When was Colorado Sunset released and how long is it?
Colorado Sunset was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colorado Sunset?
Colorado Sunset holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).