Sunset Serenade
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Synopsis
Bad guys plot to trick a newly arrived Eastern girl out of a ranch which belongs to her infant ward. Roy, of course, saves the ranch for the girl. Songs include "I'm Headin's for the Home Corral," "He's a No Good Son of a Gun," "Sandman Lullaby," "Song of the San Joaquin," and "I'm a Cowboy Rockefeller."
Top Cast
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Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Gabby
Bob Nolan
Bob
Helen Parrish
Sylvia Clark
Onslow Stevens
Gregg Jackson
Joan Woodbury
Vera Martin
Frank M. Thomas
Clifford Sheldon
Roy Barcroft
Bart Reynolds - Henchman
Jack Kirk
Sheriff Praskins
Pat Brady
Pat Brady - Member, Sons of the Pioneers
Lynton Brent
Antlers Hotel Clerk
Fred Burns
Langdon
Budd Buster
Martin Cowhand
Steve Clark
Party Guest
Curley Dresden
Party Guest
Frank Ellis
Party Guest
Hugh Farr
Bass Player - Sons of the Pioneers
Karl Farr
Guitar Player - Sons of the Pioneers
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Felton
- Original Title
- Sunset Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Earl Felton, Robert Yost
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Robert Yost
Writer
Earl Felton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Serenade
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What is Sunset Serenade about?
Bad guys plot to trick a newly arrived Eastern girl out of a ranch which belongs to her infant ward. Roy, of course, saves the ranch for the girl. Songs include "I'm Headin's for the Home Corral," "He's a No Good Son of a Gun," "Sandman Lullaby," "Song of the San Joaquin," and "I'm a Cowboy Rockefeller."
Who directed Sunset Serenade?
Sunset Serenade was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Sunset Serenade?
The principal cast of Sunset Serenade includes Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Bob Nolan, Helen Parrish, Onslow Stevens.
When was Sunset Serenade released and how long is it?
Sunset Serenade was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunset Serenade?
Sunset Serenade holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).