Public Cowboy No. 1 (1937)

Description: YOU'RE HEADED FOR BIG THRILLS WHEN YOU RIDE WITH GENE AND SING HIS STIRRING SONGS OF THE SADDLE! Deputies Gene Autry and Frog go up against modern cattle rustlers. These rustlers use technology such as, airplanes, radios and refrigerated trucks to steal the cows, butcher them in the field and ship them out before getting caught. This causes the town to bring in a modern NYC detective to catch the crooks, but will Autry and Frog be permanently out of a job?
Director: Joseph Kane
Producer: joseph kane
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 185 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:33:18
Genre: Western
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Actors


Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Ann Rutherford
William Farnum
Arthur Loft

User Reviews

paolo heusch
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
burt p lynwood
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
william rowland
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
robert emmett tansey
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
carlo campogalliani
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
graham cutts
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
orson welles
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
jacques tourneur
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
charles chaplin
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
dewitt lee
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
john o'connor
Excellent performances all around.
hollingsworth morse
Excellent performances all around.
oscar micheaux
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
edwin h knopf
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
james l wolcott
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
hal roach
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
law chi
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
henry king
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
edward finney
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
garson kanin
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

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