Gaucho Serenade
“It's Gene at his best ! Singing, riding, fighting his way into great new adventure !”
Synopsis
Gene Autry and sidekick Frog Millhouse depart Madison Square Garden and NYC heading west for home in their car and a horse trailer carrying Gene's horse, Champion. They discover that Ronnie Willoughby, a young boy just off the boat from school in England, has hitched a ride, thinking that Gene and Frog were sent by his father to meet him. Ronnie thinks his father is a big rancher in the west and doesn't know that his father, Alfred Willoughby, is serving time in San Quentin prison because of a frame-up by the officials of a packing company. To keep the father from testifying against them, the packing company officials, Carter, Jenkins and Martin, have arranged for the boy to be kidnapped. Along the way a runaway bride, Joyce Halloway, and her young sister Patsy join the troupe.
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Frog Millhouse
June Storey
Joyce Halloway
Mary Lee
Patsy Halloway
Duncan Renaldo
Gaucho Don José
Clifford Severn
Ronnie Willoughby
Lester Matthews
Frederick Willoughby
Smith Ballew
Buck Benson
Joseph Crehan
Edward Martin
William Ruhl
Henchman Carter
Wade Boteler
Rancher
Ted Adams
E.J. Jenkins
Wendell Niles
Radio Announcer
Chuck Baldra
Rancher
Buck Bucko
Henchman
Fred Burns
Cowhand
Ed Cassidy
Customs Officer
Champion
Champ
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge, Bradford Ropes
- Original Title
- Gaucho Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Betty Burbridge, Bradford Ropes
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
Bradford Ropes
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
General — Suitable for all ages.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaucho Serenade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gaucho Serenade about?
Gene Autry and sidekick Frog Millhouse depart Madison Square Garden and NYC heading west for home in their car and a horse trailer carrying Gene's horse, Champion. They discover that Ronnie Willoughby, a young boy just off the boat from school in England, has hitched a ride, thinking that Gene and Frog were sent by his father to meet him. Ronnie thinks his father is a big rancher in the west and doesn't know that his father, Alfred Willoughby, is serving time in San Quentin prison because of a frame-up by the officials of a packing company. To keep the father from testifying against them, the packing company officials, Carter, Jenkins and Martin, have arranged for the boy to be kidnapped. Along the way a runaway bride, Joyce Halloway, and her young sister Patsy join the troupe.
Who directed Gaucho Serenade?
Gaucho Serenade was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Gaucho Serenade?
The principal cast of Gaucho Serenade includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Mary Lee, Duncan Renaldo.
When was Gaucho Serenade released and how long is it?
Gaucho Serenade was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gaucho Serenade?
Gaucho Serenade holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).