The Big Show (1936)
Description: A Roundup of action actually filmed at the Texas Centennial!
At the Texas Centennial in Dallas Autry confuses two girls by being himself and his own stunt double. When cowboy star Tom Ford disappears, Wilson gets his double Gene Autry to impersonate him. But Ford owes gangster Rico $10,000 and Rico arrives to collect. He fails to get the money but learns that Autry is an impersonator and now blackmails Wilson and his movie studio. Original version runs 71 minutes, edited version runs 59 minutes.
Director: Mack V. Wright
Producer: mack v wright
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 125 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:00:15
Genre:
Action
Drama
Music
Romance
Western
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charles guggenheim
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
victor sjostrom
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
freddie francis
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
leslie pearce
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
kinji fukasaku
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
michael curtiz
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
riccardo freda
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
felix e feist
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
charles chaplin
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
steve sekely
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
ewing scott
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
gianfranco baldanello
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
ralph murphy
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
Jeff McCartney
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
harold young
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
jean negulesco
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
alan james
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
michael caffey
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
michael reeves
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
bert i gordon
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.