Song of Arizona
Encyclopedia
Song of Arizona is a 1946 American
Western
film
directed by Frank McDonald
and starring Roy Rogers
.
United States
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Western
Western (genre)
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film
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directed by Frank McDonald
Frank McDonald
-Life:He was born in 1950 and educated at Kelly's Private School, Cabra Road; St Vincent’s CBS Glasnevin and University College Dublin, graduating with a BA in 1971...
and starring Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye , was an American singer and cowboy actor, one of the most heavily marketed and merchandised stars of his era, as well as being the namesake of the Roy Rogers Restaurants franchised chain...
.
Cast
- Roy RogersRoy RogersRoy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye , was an American singer and cowboy actor, one of the most heavily marketed and merchandised stars of his era, as well as being the namesake of the Roy Rogers Restaurants franchised chain...
as Roy Rogers - TriggerTrigger (horse)Trigger was a palomino horse, made famous in American Western films with his owner/rider, cowboy star Roy Rogers.-Pedigree:...
as Himself - Roy's Horse - George "Gabby" Hayes as Gabby Whittaker
- Dale EvansDale EvansDale Evans, was an American writer, movie star, and singer-songwriter. She was the third wife of singing cowboy Roy Rogers.-Early life:...
as Clare Summers - Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotLyle Talbot , born Lisle Henderson, was an American actor on stage and screen, best known for his long career in movies from 1931 to 1960 and for his frequent appearances on TV in the 1950s and '60s, including his decade-long role as Joe Randolph on television's The Adventures of Ozzie and...
as King Blaine - Tommy Cook as Chip Blaine
- Johnny Calkins as Clarence
- Sarah Edwards as Dolly Finnuccin
- Tommy IvoTommy IvoTommy Ivo , also known as "TV Tommy", is an actor and drag racer, who was active in the 1960s racing community. In the late 1950s, Ivo raced a twin Nailhead Buick engined dragster which was the first Gasoline Powered dragster to break the nine-second barrier. The car held the Drag News Standard...
as Jimmy - Michael Chapin as Cyclops
- Dick CurtisDick CurtisDick Curtis was an American actor who made over 230 film and television appearances during his career.-Career:Curtis was born Richard Dye in Newport, Kentucky. A tall, hulking actor, standing at 6' 3", Curtis appeared in films stretching from Charles Starrett to The Three Stooges. In most of his...
as Henchman Bart - Edmund CobbEdmund CobbEdmund Fessenden Cobb was an American actor. He appeared in 623 films between 1912 and 1966.He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from a heart attack...
as Sheriff Jim Clark - Tom QuinnTom Quinn (actor)Tom Quinn is an American actor who has appeared in numerous small roles on television and in various films, including a stint as Detective Patrick Mahon on HBO's The Wire.-External links:...
as Henchman Tom - Noble 'Kid' Chissel as Henchman Jim
- The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir as Boys at ranch
- Bob NolanBob NolanBob Nolan was a Canadian-born American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and composer of numerous Country music and Western music songs, including the standards "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." He is generally regarded as one of the...
as Ranch hand - Sons of the PioneersSons of the PioneersThe Sons of the Pioneers are one of America's earliest Western singing groups whose classic recordings set a new standard for performers of Western music. Known for the high quality of their vocal performances, musicianship, and songwriting, they produced finely-crafted and innovative recordings...
as Ranch hands / Musicians
Soundtrack
- Roy Rogers with Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers - "Song of Arizona" (Written by John Elliott as Jack Elliott)
- Roy Rogers with the Robert Mitchell Boys Choir - "When a Fellow Needs a Friend"
- "Michael O'Leary O'Brien O'Toole" (Written by Gordon ForsterGordon ForsterGordon Alexander Forster was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.-Political career:...
) - "Did You Ever Get That Feeling in the Moonlight" (Written by Ira SchusterIra SchusterIra Schuster born October 1889 in New York City, worked as a pianist at various publishing companies on Tin Pan Alley in the early 20th Century. Collaborating with notable songwriters of the time, Schuster had a string of hits in the early 1910s, 20s and 30s...
, Larry StockLarry StockLarry Stock was a songwriter. He co-wrote the Fats Domino hit "Blueberry Hill", the Dean Martin hit "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", "Morning Side of the Mountain", and "You Won't Be Satisfied ". He was born in New York City. His mother emigrated to the USA from Erlich, near Budapest in...
and James CavanaughJames CavanaughJames Michael Cavanaugh was a representative from Minnesota and a delegate from the Territory of Montana. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, July 4, 1823 and received an academic education. He engaged in newspaper work, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1854 and began practice in...
) - "Round and Around - The Lariat Song" (Written by John Elliott as Jack Elliott)
- "Way Out There" (Words and Music by Bob NolanBob NolanBob Nolan was a Canadian-born American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and composer of numerous Country music and Western music songs, including the standards "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." He is generally regarded as one of the...
) - "Will You Be My Darling" (Written by Mary Ann Owens)
- "Half a Chance Ranch" (Written by John Elliott as Jack Elliott)
- "Mr. Spook Steps Out" (Written by John Elliott as Jack Elliott)