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Cast
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Gene Autry /
Tom Ford
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Kay Hughes | ... |
Marion Hill
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Toodles Brown
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Lee Wilson
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Champion | ... |
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Rex King | ... |
Fred Collins
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Tony Rico
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When cowboy star Tom Ford disappears, Wilson gets his double Gene Autry to impersonate him. But Ford owes gangster Rico $10,000 and Rico arrives to collect. He fails to get the money but learns that Autry is an impersonator and now blackmails Wilson and his movie studio. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>
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A Roundup of action actually filmed at the Texas Centennial!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 November 1936 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Astro por Aclamação See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
(edited) | (original)Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Victor 'High Fidelity' Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Gene Autry: Don't blame me, blame Collins.
Lee Wilson: Oh, I could ring his neck for this!
Fred Collins: [Collins enters] They're clamoring for an encore, Mr. Ford. Will you do another song?
Gene Autry: I'd be glad to.
Fred Collins: He's a sensation, and you've got me to thank for it!
Lee Wilson: Thanks.
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(1936) (uncredited)
Written by Tim Spencer
Performed by the marchingTexas Rangers
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Goofs
The Light Crust Doughboys and The Jones Boys appear in the credits, but do not appear in the shortened (54 minutes) version, but along with some additional action they appear in the original (71 minutes) movie. See more »Quotes
Lee Wilson: Now you have made a mess of things. You know Ford can't sing a note!Gene Autry: Don't blame me, blame Collins.
Lee Wilson: Oh, I could ring his neck for this!
Fred Collins: [Collins enters] They're clamoring for an encore, Mr. Ford. Will you do another song?
Gene Autry: I'd be glad to.
Fred Collins: He's a sensation, and you've got me to thank for it!
Lee Wilson: Thanks.
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Connections
Referenced in Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) See more »Soundtracks
Ride, Ranger, Ride(1936) (uncredited)
Written by Tim Spencer
Performed by the marchingTexas Rangers
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The Big Show is about the most enjoyable to watch of all his movies for several reasons: One, Mr. Autry plays a double role. Two, there is a lot of clever stunt work, including the famous under the coach and handover hand to the horses stunt. Three, The Big Show has a very different plot from the usual Autry Western. Four, The Big Show contains some very listen-able songs. Five, it is really fun to see Roy Rogers when he was still with the Sons of the Pioneers as Leanard Slye. Six, it is also fun to see behind the scenes of movie making, with some back views of the Republic lot. Seven, since this is an earlier Autry entry, Smiley Burnett is Mr. Autry's side kick rather than Pat Butram. Eight, it is exciting to see the Texas Centennial Celebration as a background. All in all, this is one is really fun.