Rockin’ in the Rockies (1945): Cast
Rockin’ in the Rockies is a 1945 comedy western directed by Vernon Keays, starring Moe Howard as Shorty Williams, Jay Kirby and Larry Fine. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Vernon Keays
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rockin’ in the Rockies About?
The premise of Rockin’ in the Rockies without spoilers.
A lively musical comedy set in the Rockies follows rancher Rusty Williams, who leaves his farm for college and puts it under his older cousin Shorty’s care. Shorty, hoping to find gold but short on cash, hires two wandering vagabonds and two stranded singers as fake partners. When Rusty returns, the quartet’s bumbling schemes and Larry and Curly’s blunders cause chaos, and Rusty orders them off his ranch.
Rockin’ in the Rockies Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- cattle ranch
- false rustling accusation
- western swing music
- gambler
- held at gunpoint
- hillbilly music
- crisis
Rockin’ in the Rockies Cast & Characters
Moe Howard leads the cast as Shorty Williams, with Jay Kirby as Rusty Williams and Larry Fine as Larry. Directed by Vernon Keays; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vernon Keays
- Moe Howard as Shorty Williams
- Jay Kirby as Rusty Williams
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Curly Howard as Curly
Also Starring in Rockin’ in the Rockies
· 10 more- Harry 'Snub' Pollard Drunk (uncredited)
- Vernon Dent Stanton
- Tim Ryan Tom Trove
- Gladys Blake Betty Vale
- Mary Beth Hughes June McGuire
- Spade Cooley Spade Cooley
- Charles Ward Hotshot Gabe
- Ken Trietsch Hotshot Ken
- Paul Trietsch Hotshot Hezzie
- Gil Taylor Hotshot Gil
More from Vernon Keays
More films directed by Vernon Keays: The Mysterious Mr. M and Dangerous Intruder.
Rockin’ in the Rockies Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Качели Скалистых гор” and “幸运拍档”.
- Also known as
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- Качели Скалистых гор
- 幸运拍档
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Rockin’ in the Rockies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rockin’ in the Rockies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rockin’ in the Rockies?
Rockin’ in the Rockies runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Rockin’ in the Rockies released?
Rockin’ in the Rockies was released on April 17, 1945.
Who directed Rockin’ in the Rockies?
Rockin’ in the Rockies was directed by Vernon Keays.
More films by Vernon Keays Who is in the cast of Rockin’ in the Rockies?
Rockin’ in the Rockies stars Moe Howard as Shorty Williams, Jay Kirby as Rusty Williams and Larry Fine as Larry, among 14 credited actors.
Does Rockin’ in the Rockies have a post-credit scene?
No. Rockin’ in the Rockies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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