Bells of San Angelo (1947): Cast & Plot
Bells of San Angelo is a 1947 adventure western directed by William Witney, starring Dale Evans as Lee Madison, Trigger and Roy Rogers. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- William Witney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bells of San Angelo About?
The premise of Bells of San Angelo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Roy and Gridley, filmed in Trucolor, mine silver from an old Mexican mine and smuggle it into the United States through a hidden passage connected to Gridley's claim. Border guard Rogers suspects them, finds the secret entrance, and sends Lee Madison for help, but she is captured by Gridley. Trigger arrives with support, defeats Gridley's men, and Roy must rescue Madison.
Bells of San Angelo Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- singing cowboy
- b western
- western music
- singer
- singing
- song
- title song
- b movie
- silver mine
- mexico
- guard
- novelist
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- mining
- mission
- federal agent
- dog
- dog attack
- border patrol
Bells of San Angelo Cast & Characters
Dale Evans leads the cast as Lee Madison, with Trigger as Trigger and Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers. Directed by William Witney; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Witney
- Dale Evans as Lee Madison
- Trigger as Trigger
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Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers - Olaf Hytten as Lionel Bates
Also Starring in Bells of San Angelo
· 9 more- Andy Devine Cookie Bullfincher
- Bob Nolan Bob
- Eddie Acuff Bus Driver
- Fred 'Snowflake' Toones The Cook
- David Sharpe Henchman Ulrich
- Fritz Leiber Padre
- John McGuire Rex Gridley
- Hank Patterson Deaf bus passenger
- Pat Brady Pat
More from William Witney
More films directed by William Witney: Darktown Strutters, I Escaped from Devil’s Island, Tarzan’s Jungle Rebellion and 40 Guns to Apache Pass.
Bells of San Angelo Plot Summary
What happens in Bells of San Angelo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Roy Roy Rogers is a vigilant border inspector, always on the alert for silver smuggling slipping between Mexico and the United States. When his Mexican friends relay a crucial tip about a silver mine just across the border, their informant is shot and killed by the mine guards. As a final part of the trap, the killers plant a fragment of ore rich with silver on the fallen man’s body, turning the scene into a misleading clue that could derail any quick investigation.
Full summary
The whole story of Bells of San Angelo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bells of San Angelo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Roy's occupation in the film?
Bells of San Angelo Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “圣安吉洛的枪声” and “Las campanas de San Angelo”.
- Also known as
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- 圣安吉洛的枪声
- Las campanas de San Angelo
- Os Sinos de Santo Angelo
- San Angelos klockor
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bells of Coronado, Bells of Rosarita and San Antonio.
Bells of San Angelo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bells of San Angelo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bells of San Angelo?
Bells of San Angelo runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Bells of San Angelo released?
Bells of San Angelo was released on April 15, 1947.
Who directed Bells of San Angelo?
Bells of San Angelo was directed by William Witney.
More films by William Witney Who is in the cast of Bells of San Angelo?
Bells of San Angelo stars Dale Evans as Lee Madison, Trigger as Trigger and Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, among 13 credited actors.
Does Bells of San Angelo have a post-credit scene?
No. Bells of San Angelo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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