Swing, Cowboy, Swing
“THUNDERING GUNS IN A GHOSTLY EMPIRE of FRAUD and HATE!”
Synopsis
An obscure entry in the musical Western cycle, Swing, Cowboy, Swing was produced by and starred country & western bandleader Cal Shrum. Shrum and his band, the Rhythm Rangers, are warned away from playing a theater in Big Bend by Cal's brother, Walt Shrum and his Colorado Hillbillies. Ignoring the warning, the Rhythm Rangers arrive at the theater only to be shot at by a masked stranger. With the help of stranded vaudeville performer Max "Alibi" Terhune and his dummy Elmer, Cal manages to catch the mystery shooter who turns out to be Frank Lawson (Frank Ellis). The film apparently did not generate enough interest for a series, but was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1949 under the title Bad Man From Big Bend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Clifton
- Original Title
- Swing, Cowboy, Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Three Crown Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Elmer Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Elmer Clifton
Writer
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 Swing, Cowboy, Swing
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What is Swing, Cowboy, Swing about?
An obscure entry in the musical Western cycle, Swing, Cowboy, Swing was produced by and starred country & western bandleader Cal Shrum. Shrum and his band, the Rhythm Rangers, are warned away from playing a theater in Big Bend by Cal's brother, Walt Shrum and his Colorado Hillbillies. Ignoring the warning, the Rhythm Rangers arrive at the theater only to be shot at by a masked stranger. With the help of stranded vaudeville performer Max "Alibi" Terhune and his dummy Elmer, Cal manages to catch the mystery shooter who turns out to be Frank Lawson (Frank Ellis). The film apparently did not generate enough interest for a series, but was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1949 under the title Bad Man From Big Bend.
Who directed Swing, Cowboy, Swing?
Swing, Cowboy, Swing was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Swing, Cowboy, Swing?
The principal cast of Swing, Cowboy, Swing includes Cal Shrum, Max Terhune, Alta Lee, Walt Shrum, Don Weston.
When was Swing, Cowboy, Swing released and how long is it?
Swing, Cowboy, Swing was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing, Cowboy, Swing?
Swing, Cowboy, Swing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).