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My Pal Trigger (1946): Cast

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My Pal Trigger is a 1946 music western directed by Frank McDonald and Yakima Canutt, starring George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Kendrick, Trigger and Roy Rogers. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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My Pal Trigger (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Genres
Music , Action , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Pal Trigger About?

The premise of My Pal Trigger without spoilers.

A heartfelt Western that mixes humor and drama, focusing on a man's devotion to his horse. When Gabby refuses to let his prized gelding, Golden Sovereign, breed with Roy’s mare, the animals flee. Sovereign is accidentally shot by Skoville, yet Roy is blamed and imprisoned. A year later Roy returns with Trigger, the foal of the slain Sovereign, and learns that Skoville was present at the shooting, giving him a chance to prove his innocence.

My Pal Trigger Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • false accusation
  • singing cowboy
  • b western
  • western music
  • rogers and evans
  • b movie
  • singer
  • singing
  • song
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Cast & crew

My Pal Trigger Cast & Characters

George 'Gabby' Hayes leads the cast as Gabby Kendrick, with Trigger as Trigger, Smartest Horse in the Movies and Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers. Directed by Frank McDonald and Yakima Canutt; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in My Pal Trigger

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From the directors

More from Frank McDonald and Yakima Canutt

More films directed by Frank McDonald and Yakima Canutt: Gunfight at Comanche Creek, The Underwater City, The Purple Gang and Treasure of Ruby Hills.

Details

My Pal Trigger Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Trigger il cavallo prodigio” and “Meu Amigo Trigger”.

Also known as
  • Trigger il cavallo prodigio
  • Meu Amigo Trigger

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FAQ

My Pal Trigger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of My Pal Trigger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Pal Trigger?

My Pal Trigger runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was My Pal Trigger released?

My Pal Trigger was released on July 10, 1946.

Who directed My Pal Trigger?

My Pal Trigger was directed by Frank McDonald and Yakima Canutt.

More films by Frank McDonald

Who is in the cast of My Pal Trigger?

My Pal Trigger stars George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Kendrick, Trigger as Trigger, Smartest Horse in the Movies and Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, among 14 credited actors.

Does My Pal Trigger have a post-credit scene?

No. My Pal Trigger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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