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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harry winer
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
eddie nicart
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
bernard carr
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
george archainbaud
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
spencer gordon bennet
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
hal walker
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
henry king
Weak character development left me uninterested.
clarence brown
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
clyde bruckman
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
juan ibanez
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
alfred e green
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
lynn shores
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
kinji fukasaku
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
samuel fuller
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
henry koster
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
reginald le borg
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
giorgio simonelli
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
jim markovic
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
walter lang
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
ben f wilson
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.