"Colorado Sunset" is an early Gene Autry film which stands out from his usual movies because it has an unusually strong supporting cast...with Robert Barrat, Buster Crabbe, Kermit Maynard and Barbara Pepper (of "Green Acres" fame) in various supporting roles.
When the story begins, Gene and his gang of nice guys is shocked to see that the cattle ranch Frog bought with their money is actually a dairy farm....and they know nothing about this sort of work. What they also don't know is that their jobs are going to be a LOT tougher than they anticipated since some jerks are trying to drive all the local dairy farmers out of business. And, after the sheriff is murdered, Gene decides to run for sheriff...and has the boisterous support of the women in the county. But his opponent's sister owns the local radio station and won't allow Gene to use the airwaves...while giving her crooked brother air time. And, will this lady ever realize that her nice-guy brother is a dirty skunk?
The plot to "Colorado Sunset" has a huge plus...it's very original and isn't just another B-western. That, paired with the excellent cast, make this one to see.
When the story begins, Gene and his gang of nice guys is shocked to see that the cattle ranch Frog bought with their money is actually a dairy farm....and they know nothing about this sort of work. What they also don't know is that their jobs are going to be a LOT tougher than they anticipated since some jerks are trying to drive all the local dairy farmers out of business. And, after the sheriff is murdered, Gene decides to run for sheriff...and has the boisterous support of the women in the county. But his opponent's sister owns the local radio station and won't allow Gene to use the airwaves...while giving her crooked brother air time. And, will this lady ever realize that her nice-guy brother is a dirty skunk?
The plot to "Colorado Sunset" has a huge plus...it's very original and isn't just another B-western. That, paired with the excellent cast, make this one to see.