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Over the Santa Fe Trail

“The West's Jumpin' With Jive And Joy In A Star-Rarin' Action Musical!”

Synopsis

Curt Mason saves Doc Henderson's Medicine Show from being robbed by the Morrell gang but later earns the enmity of Carolyn when he blames the troupe for polluting a local watering hole. Arriving in town, the medicine show, which consists of Doc Henderson, Taffy, the singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots and Carolyn, begin their performance while Curt is unsuccessfully attempting to stop the Morrell gang from robbing the bank. The sheriff mistakes Curt for one of the gang, and to save their friend, Curt's buddies Biscuit and Big Boy stampede their cattle through town. In order to clear his good name, Curt and his friends go in search of the real bank robbers, who as it turns out are working under orders from Doc Henderson.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 13, 1947

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ray Nazarro
Screenplay & Story
Louise Rousseau
Original Title
Over the Santa Fe Trail
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 3m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ray Nazarro

Screenplay & Story

Louise Rousseau, Eileen Gary

Department Leadership Roster

Louise Rousseau

Screenplay

Ray Nazarro

Ray Nazarro

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Over the Santa Fe Trail.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Santa Fe Trail

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Over the Santa Fe Trail about?

Curt Mason saves Doc Henderson's Medicine Show from being robbed by the Morrell gang but later earns the enmity of Carolyn when he blames the troupe for polluting a local watering hole. Arriving in town, the medicine show, which consists of Doc Henderson, Taffy, the singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots and Carolyn, begin their performance while Curt is unsuccessfully attempting to stop the Morrell gang from robbing the bank. The sheriff mistakes Curt for one of the gang, and to save their friend, Curt's buddies Biscuit and Big Boy stampede their cattle through town. In order to clear his good name, Curt and his friends go in search of the real bank robbers, who as it turns out are working under orders from Doc Henderson.

Who directed Over the Santa Fe Trail?

Over the Santa Fe Trail was directed by Ray Nazarro.

Who stars in Over the Santa Fe Trail?

The principal cast of Over the Santa Fe Trail includes Ken Curtis, Jennifer Holt, Guy Kibbee, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Noel Neill.

When was Over the Santa Fe Trail released and how long is it?

Over the Santa Fe Trail was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Over the Santa Fe Trail?

Over the Santa Fe Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).