Throw a Saddle on a Star
“THEY'RE ROCKIN' THE RANGE WITH RHYTHM AND ROMANCE!”
Synopsis
The "star" in the title of this low-budget singing Western was Dynamite, a wild stallion captured by cowboy Curt Walker to ride in the Big Rodeo. Unscrupulous John Burton has bet against Curt and does his best to sabotage the event. When lovely Barbara Allen, Curt's new girlfriend, leaves town because of Burton's schemes, Curt loses the first couple of events. The big Bronco Busting contest is coming up, and Pop Walker stalls the proceedings with a series of singing acts while the girl's brothers attempt to locate her. Barbara arrives just in time to spur Curt on to victory.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Score
- Earl E. Lawrence, Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- Throw a Saddle on a Star
- 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
Earl E. Lawrence, Mischa Bakaleinikoff
George Meehan
Art Seid
Colbert Clark
Department Leadership Roster
George Meehan
Director of Photography
Colbert Clark
Producer
Art Seid
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 Throw a Saddle on a Star
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What is Throw a Saddle on a Star about?
The "star" in the title of this low-budget singing Western was Dynamite, a wild stallion captured by cowboy Curt Walker to ride in the Big Rodeo. Unscrupulous John Burton has bet against Curt and does his best to sabotage the event. When lovely Barbara Allen, Curt's new girlfriend, leaves town because of Burton's schemes, Curt loses the first couple of events. The big Bronco Busting contest is coming up, and Pop Walker stalls the proceedings with a series of singing acts while the girl's brothers attempt to locate her. Barbara arrives just in time to spur Curt on to victory.
Who directed Throw a Saddle on a Star?
Throw a Saddle on a Star was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Throw a Saddle on a Star?
The principal cast of Throw a Saddle on a Star includes Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Adele Roberts, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Andy Clyde.
When was Throw a Saddle on a Star released and how long is it?
Throw a Saddle on a Star was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Throw a Saddle on a Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Throw a Saddle on a Star was composed by Earl E. Lawrence, Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Throw a Saddle on a Star?
Throw a Saddle on a Star holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).