An actor from New York inherits a ranch in Arizona.An actor from New York inherits a ranch in Arizona.An actor from New York inherits a ranch in Arizona.
Ted Adams
- Rancher Buzz Sawyer
- (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
- Dr. John Clemens
- (uncredited)
Hank Bell
- Rancher Jesse
- (uncredited)
May Boley
- Henry's Landlady
- (uncredited)
Cliff Clark
- Theatrical Agent V. B. Carmady
- (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
- Bus Driver
- (uncredited)
Buck Connors
- Rancher
- (uncredited)
Jim Corey
- Man on Bus
- (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
- Slim Pickins
- (uncredited)
Gibson Gowland
- Rancher
- (uncredited)
Porter Hall
- Banker Edward G. Walsh
- (uncredited)
Tenen Holtz
- Boris - a Ranch Hand
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAnn Morriss (Jill Harper), Olin Howland (Ted Slocum), Robert Emmett Keane (Bentley), Erville Alderson (Dr. John Clemens) and Martin Faust (Jake) are in casting call lists/studio records for those roles, but they did not appear in this movie.
- GoofsA drunk (Uncle Henry in disguise) with a jug staggers into the shack where Molly is held captive. He goes over to the table, takes out the cork from the jug and takes a swig. He puts the jug down without putting the cork back in. He staggers a few steps away, then comes back for another drink and the cork has been replaced.
- Quotes
Henry's Landlady: I have a marvelous surprise for you...
Henry Conroy: Oh yes?
Henry's Landlady: Your brother's dead!
- SoundtracksMerrily We Roll Along
(1847) (uncredited)
Written by E.P. Christy and Ferd V.D. Garretson
In the score during the opening credits
Featured review
Morgan and unlikely heroes take on crooks to save ranch
Frank Morgan leads a likable cast in this pleasant comedy about a kindly but unsuccessful New York actor who inherits a ranch out west and needs help saving it from a gang of outlaws.
Virginia Weidler is tops as the 12-year-old niece who has high expectations for her Uncle Henry; she helps Morgan develop his better self and eventually finds in him a kind of father figure.
Among Morgan's other new western friends are Slim Summerville as the mild-mannered local sheriff; Guy Kibbee, a lawyer of dubious morals who turns out to be an ally as well; and Owen Davis, Jr., handsome young cowboy who is falsely jailed for murder but lends assistance to the cause when Weidler charms the sheriff into letting him "escape." Douglas Fowley plays the lead baddie—and very nasty and snippy he is when his wicked plans are thwarted! But even he looks like he knows it's all in fun.
Morgan is very good at the center of it all. Hesitant, nervous, indecisive, well-intentioned but occasionally blustery—he is easy to root for.
Very lightweight but lots of fun .Charming characters and a cute if simple story make this one enjoyable.
Virginia Weidler is tops as the 12-year-old niece who has high expectations for her Uncle Henry; she helps Morgan develop his better self and eventually finds in him a kind of father figure.
Among Morgan's other new western friends are Slim Summerville as the mild-mannered local sheriff; Guy Kibbee, a lawyer of dubious morals who turns out to be an ally as well; and Owen Davis, Jr., handsome young cowboy who is falsely jailed for murder but lends assistance to the cause when Weidler charms the sheriff into letting him "escape." Douglas Fowley plays the lead baddie—and very nasty and snippy he is when his wicked plans are thwarted! But even he looks like he knows it's all in fun.
Morgan is very good at the center of it all. Hesitant, nervous, indecisive, well-intentioned but occasionally blustery—he is easy to root for.
Very lightweight but lots of fun .Charming characters and a cute if simple story make this one enjoyable.
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- csteidler
- Aug 29, 2012
Details
- Runtime1 hour 6 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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