Singing on the Trail
“A WALLOP-ALOOZA OF AN ACTION MUSICAL!”
Synopsis
In this Western, Ken Curtis, Columbia Pictures' low-budget answer to Gene Autry, romanced one of the studio's most beautiful starlets, Rita Hayworth-lookalike Dusty Anderson. She played Helen Wyatt, whose father (the rotund Guy Kibbee) loses his ranch to the hayseed singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots. Unbeknownst to Wyatt, the Hot Shots have been swindled by a couple of Eastern crooks (Ian Keith and Matt Willis) and consider themselves the lawful owners. Chased by the irascible Wyatt, the band members seek protection from aspiring singer Curt Stanton (Curtis), who they mistake for a gunslinger.
Top Cast
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Ken Curtis
Curt Stanton
Jeff Donnell
Cindy Brown
Guy Kibbee
Dusty Wyatt
Dusty Anderson
Helen Wyatt
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Big Boy Webster
Four Chicks and a Chuck
Speciality Act
Paul Trietsch
Hezzie (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Ken Trietsch
Ken (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Gil Taylor
Gil (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Charles Ward
Gabe (of The Hoosier Hot Shots)
Ian Keith
Jerry Easton
Matt Willis
Dan Prichard
Sam Flint
Terrence Mallory
Joe Haworth
Pete - Gunman
Eddy Waller
Lem
Chuck Goldstein
Member - Four Chicks and a Chuck
Deuce Spriggins
Deuce Spriggins - Bandleader
Carolina Cotton
Carolina - Band Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Singing on the Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
J. Benton Cheney
George F. Kelley
James Sweeney
Colbert Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Colbert Clark
Producer
George F. Kelley
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
Ray Nazarro
Director
J. Benton Cheney
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Singing on the Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Singing on the Trail about?
In this Western, Ken Curtis, Columbia Pictures' low-budget answer to Gene Autry, romanced one of the studio's most beautiful starlets, Rita Hayworth-lookalike Dusty Anderson. She played Helen Wyatt, whose father (the rotund Guy Kibbee) loses his ranch to the hayseed singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots. Unbeknownst to Wyatt, the Hot Shots have been swindled by a couple of Eastern crooks (Ian Keith and Matt Willis) and consider themselves the lawful owners. Chased by the irascible Wyatt, the band members seek protection from aspiring singer Curt Stanton (Curtis), who they mistake for a gunslinger.
Who directed Singing on the Trail?
Singing on the Trail was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Singing on the Trail?
The principal cast of Singing on the Trail includes Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Guy Kibbee, Dusty Anderson, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
When was Singing on the Trail released and how long is it?
Singing on the Trail was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Singing on the Trail?
Singing on the Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).