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Heart of the Rio Grande

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Having taken over a ranch from incompetent ex-manager Hap (William Haade), Gene Autry (Gene Autry) and pal Frog (Smiley Burnette) get ready for some visitors. Teacher Alice Bennett (Fay McKenzie) and student Connie Lane (Edith Fellows) drop by. But when Connie tries to ditch Alice, it's Gene who finds her. With Gene and Hap about to face off in a rodeo, Connie takes sneaky measures to ensure Gene's victory. But, with her father due at the ranch, her impish ways just might catch up with her.
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 09/29/2006
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Strictly for Gene Autry fans and those who desire to complete their Autry collection. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/08/2009 Better than average Gene Autry western, the supporting cast is particularly good. Great songs, light and entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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William M. Morgan

Director

Gene Autry

Gene Autry

Smiley Burnette

Frog Millhouse

Fay McKenzie

Alice Bennett

Edith Fellows

Connie Lane

Pierre Watkins

Randolph Lane
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Synopsis Having taken over a ranch from incompetent ex-manager Hap (William Haade), Gene Autry (Gene Autry) and pal Frog (Smiley Burnette) get ready for some visitors. Teacher Alice Bennett (Fay McKenzie) and student Connie Lane (Edith Fellows) drop by. But when Connie tries to ditch Alice, it's Gene who finds her. With Gene and Hap about to face off in a rodeo, Connie takes sneaky measures to ensure Gene's victory. But, with her father due at the ranch, her impish ways just might catch up with her.
Director
William M. Morgan
Screenwriter
Lillie Hayward, Winston Miller
Production Co
Republic Pictures Corporation, Republic Pictures (I)
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 8m
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