

Cowboy Canteen
“REWARD - $1,000,000 worth of fun if you catch this entertainer!”
Synopsis
Song and comedy revue, featuring Western talents, along with a theatrical troupe taking their vacation on the Lazy B Ranch run by Steve Bradley. Steve is about to enter the army and he and Tex Coulter compete for the love of Connie Grey.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles Starrett
Steve Bradley
Jane Frazee
Connie Gray
Barbara Jo Allen
Vera Vague
Tex Ritter
Tex Coulter
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Spud Harrigan
Jimmy Wakely and His Saddle Pals
Singing Group
Max Terhune
Professor Merlin
Dub Taylor
Cannonball
Bill Hughes
Bill Hughes
Buck Chickie and Buck
Whip Act
Roy Acuff
Roy Acuff
Edythe Elliott
Mrs. Bradley (uncredited)
Daisy
Daisy (uncredited)
Elmer
Professor Merlin's Dummy (uncredited)
Dice the Horse
Dice (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gangelin
- Original Title
- Cowboy Canteen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Paul Gangelin
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Paul Gangelin
Writer
Jack Fier
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowboy Canteen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cowboy Canteen about?
Song and comedy revue, featuring Western talents, along with a theatrical troupe taking their vacation on the Lazy B Ranch run by Steve Bradley. Steve is about to enter the army and he and Tex Coulter compete for the love of Connie Grey.
Who directed Cowboy Canteen?
Cowboy Canteen was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Cowboy Canteen?
The principal cast of Cowboy Canteen includes Charles Starrett, Jane Frazee, Barbara Jo Allen, Tex Ritter, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
When was Cowboy Canteen released and how long is it?
Cowboy Canteen was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cowboy Canteen?
Cowboy Canteen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















