Western Jamboree (1938): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Western Jamboree is a 1938 adventure western directed by Ralph Staub, starring Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette and Frank Darien. It runs 56 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Director
- Ralph Staub
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Western Jamboree About?
The premise of Western Jamboree without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After learning the ranch sits atop a rich deposit of helium, a gang of outlaws first tries to buy the property, only to be rebuffed by Gene, who runs the place. Undeterred, they covertly lay a hidden pipeline in an attempt to steal the valuable gas for their own profit.
Western Jamboree Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- b western
- singing cowboy
- western music
- b movie
- singer
- singing
- song
- pipeline
Where to Watch Western Jamboree
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Western Jamboree Cast & Characters
Gene Autry leads the cast as Gene Autry, with Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse and Frank Darien as Dad Haskell. Directed by Ralph Staub; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralph Staub
- Gene Autry as Gene Autry
- Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse
- Frank Darien as Dad Haskell
- Jean Rouverol as Betty Haskell
Also Starring in Western Jamboree
· 9 more- George Walcott Walter Gregory
- Margaret Armstrong Mrs. Gregory
- Ben Hewlett Randolph Kimball
- Joe Frisco Joe Frisco
- Harry Holman Doc Trimble
- Ray Teal McCall
- Kermit Maynard Ranch Hand Slim
- Esther Muir Duchess
- Edward Raquello Don Carlos
Western Jamboree Plot Summary
What happens in Western Jamboree from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the Circle J ranch, Gene Autry serves as the steady ranch foreman, and his loyal sidekick, Smiley Burnette, brings humor to the duo as Frog Millhouse. Tension runs high as a new owner named Van Fleet is expected to arrive, while rumors swirl about outlaws scouring the property for a helium gas floe that could be sold to foreign powers for use in dirigibles—airships banned by the United States government. After one of the ranch hands is attacked, Gene and Frog set out to track the criminals, pursuing clues to an abandoned house along the trail.
Full summary
The whole story of Western Jamboree, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Western Jamboree?
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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Who is the ranch foreman at the Circle J ranch?
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Western Jamboree FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Western Jamboree, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Western Jamboree?
Western Jamboree runs 56 minutes.
When was Western Jamboree released?
Western Jamboree was released on December 2, 1938.
Who directed Western Jamboree?
Western Jamboree was directed by Ralph Staub.
More films by Ralph Staub Who is in the cast of Western Jamboree?
Western Jamboree stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse and Frank Darien as Dad Haskell, among 13 credited actors.
Where can I watch Western Jamboree?
In the US, Western Jamboree is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Western Jamboree have a post-credit scene?
No. Western Jamboree has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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