19 Oct 1972
When the Legends Die
An elderly rodeo rider becomes mentor to a young man attempting to make his own name in the business.
Bells of Capistrano
THE STAR ALL AMERICA'S TALKING ABOUT!
America's favorite singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in this vintage tale as an up-and-coming rodeo singer caught in the middle of two rival companies, both angling to ride the talented crooner to riches. Featuring several memorable musical performances from Autry, including renditions of "Forgive Me" and "In Old Capistrano," this rousing Western co-stars Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey and Lucien Littlefield.
Top Billed Cast
Gene Autry Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette Frog
Virginia Grey Jennifer Benton
Lucien Littlefield Daniel (Pop) McCracken
Morgan Conway Stag Johnson
Claire Du Brey Melinda (Ma) McCracken
Charles Cane Tex North
Joe Strauch Jr. Tadpole
Marla Shelton Jackie Laval
Tris Coffin Jed Johnson
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