The Classic Western Newsreels VHS
This treat for sagebrush fans includes William S. Hart's 1939 farewell to movies, a documentary of a Roy Rogers toy giveaway in South America, highlights of the California Parade of Stars with Gene Autry, Buck Jones and others, TV bloopers from ``Rawhide'' and ``Gunsmoke,'' and much more. 55 min.
Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch VHS
A rousing tribute to the cowboy stars of old, featuring clips of the likes of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, Gabby Hayes and many others in action. Narrated by Pat Buttram. 80 min.
The Gene Autry Show: Gold Dust Charlie VHS
When "Gold Dust Charlie" is discovered dead, Gene must find the killer; Autry and a jockey "Head for Texas" to find cattle rustlers ripping off a lady rancher; Gene looks into a series of stagecoach robberies in "The Doodle Bug"; and in "The Silver Arrow," Gene and Pat Buttram have to find the real culprit when another man is framed for a murder. Songs include "Cowboy Blues," "Sing Me a Song in My Saddle," "Ridin' Down the Canyon" and "Can't Shake the Sands of Texas from My Shoes." 120 min.
The Gene Autry Show: The Double Switch VHS
Gene sets a slick trap for an underhanded saddle tramp staging phony hold-ups in "The Double Switch"; Gene becomes "The Star Toter," replacing a lawman who's gunned down by a robber; Gene and Pat Buttram try to aid an ex-con accused of a crime in "The Posse"; and Gene must clear a rancher's name and find the real person responsible for a murder in "Blackwater Valley Feud." Songs include "When the Bloom Is on the Sage," "Back in the Saddle Again," "Pretty Mary" and "That's My Home." 114 min.
Biography: Gene Autry: America's Singing Cowboy VHS

Mystery Mountain(1934) VHS
Frontier serial with Ken Maynard and his wonder horse, Tarzan. Ken plays a mysterious stranger searching for the Rattler, a criminal camouflaged in cape, mask and false mustache who has been killing people in a mountainous railroad area. 12 chapters; 216 min.
In Old Santa Fe(1934) VHS
Some Eastern sidewinders set up Ken Maynard big-time, cheating him out of his horse Tarzan in a fixed race and then framing him for murder! It'll take some help from George "Gabby" Hayes and cowboy crooner Gene Autry (in his screen debut) for Ken to settle their hash in this action-packed outing. 64 min.
Radio Ranch(1935) VHS
Gene Autry's the ranch owner whose radium-rich property is coveted by some crooks, and the fight leads both parties to the underground kingdom of Murania in this feature-length version of Gene Autry's action-packed ``Phantom Empire'' serial. With Betsy King Ross, Frankie Darro, Smiley Burnette. 70 min.
Phantom Empire(1935) VHS
Gene Autry dukes it out with land-rustlers after his radium-rich property, and then must battle the technocratic warriors of an underground supercity. Chapterplay favorite also stars Smiley Burnett, Betsy King Ross. 12 episodes; 245 min.
The Phantom Empire [DVD](1935) DVD
Gene Autry dukes it out with land-rustlers after his radium-rich property, and then must battle the technocratic warriors of an underground supercity. Chapterplay favorite also stars Smiley Burnett, Betsy King Ross. 12 episodes; 245 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
Oh, Susanna!(1936) VHS
Gene Autry is in deep trouble in this adventure. A killer has stolen his name and identity, and it's up to Gene and sidekick Smiley Burnette to prove his innocence. 59 min.
Red River Valley (Man Of The Frontier)(1936) VHS
Gene Autry and sidekick Smiley Burnette are diggin' a ditch. Maybe they'll never get rich, but you can bet your bullets they'll get the rascals who are sabotaging a dam construction project. With Frances Grant. 55 min.
Ride, Ranger, Ride(1936) VHS
Texas Ranger Gene Autry does some scouting work for the Army and helps them get an ammunition shipment past some renegade Comanches. Solid western action with Smiley Burnette, Monte Blue, Chief Thundercloud. 54 min.
The Old Corral(1936) VHS
Singing sheriff Gene Autry has to deal with big-city blackhats when some Chicago mobsters (!) head out west to track down a murder witness. And if that's not enough, this action-packed oater also features the Sons of the Pioneers (with a young Roy Rogers); Smiley Burnette, Hope Manning, Lon Chaney, Jr. also star. 54 min.
The Big Show(1936) VHS
Filmed on location at the Texas Centennial in Dallas, this unusual Gene Autry outing finds him in a dual role: an egotistical film cowboy named Tom Ford and his good-natured stunt double (named, of course, Gene Autry). The fun starts when Ford is booked to appear at the Texas fair and Autry agrees to fill in for him. With Smiley Burnette, Kay Hughes, The Light Crust Doughboys and The Sons of the Pioneers (with a young Roy Rogers). 54 min.
Man Of The Frontier [DVD](1936) DVD
Gene Autry signs on as a ditch-rider in the Red River Valley to find out who has been dynamiting irrigation projects. AKA: "Red River Valley." 55 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
The Old Corral [DVD](1936) DVD
Singing sheriff Gene Autry has to deal with big-city blackhats when some Chicago mobsters (!) head out west to track down a murder witness. And if that's not enough, this action-packed oater also features the Sons of the Pioneers (with a young Roy Rogers); Smiley Burnette, Hope Manning, Lon Chaney, Jr. also star. 54 min.
Round-Up Time In Texas(1937) VHS
Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette bring a herd of horses to the diamond fields of Africa, and Gene is framed on a charge of diamond smuggling. 56 min.
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round(1937) VHS
An oddball array of guest stars that includes Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, Gene Autry and Joe DiMaggio propels this musical comedy about a gangster who takes control of a recording studio. Phil Regan, Ann Dvorak, Leo Carrillo star. 75 min.
Springtime In The Rockies(1937) VHS
Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette find themselves in the middle of a range war when they take the side of sheep herders moving into cattle territory. 56 min.
Yodelin' Kid From Pine Ridge(1937) VHS
Gene Autry sings, lassos, rides, sings and gets the bad guys in this Western adventure complete with sidekick Smiley Burnette, pretty ranch owner Betty Bronson and a band of cattle rustlers. 52 min.
Public Cowboy Number One(1937) VHS
Gene Autry and faithful sidekick Smiley Burnette use crimefighting tactics of the Old West to corral a band of modern-day cattle rustlers who hijack trucks. 62 min.
Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm(1937) VHS
Cattle rustlers are after Gene Autry's herd, so he and sidekick Smiley Burnette assume the indentities of some dead outlaws in order to work their way into the gang. The scheme works...until the "dead" bad guys show up! Monte Blue, Armida also star. 53 min.
Git Along, Little Dogies(1937) VHS
Gene Autry in an exciting Western adventure about an oil well being drilled in the middle of cattle country. Lots of good songs and yodelling with the words of ``Red River Valley'' on the screen so you can sing along. 54 min.
Boots And Saddles(1937) VHS
Gene Autry is a ranch foreman whose boss turns out to be a British youngster. Gene also has to contend with an unscrupulous competitor, the colonel's feisty daughter, a barn fire and the well-meaning blunders of sidekick Smiley Burnette. 53 min.
Western Jamboree(1938) VHS
Gene Autry thought he had his hands full pretending pal Frank Darien is the ranch's owner for the sake of Darien's visiting daughter, but things really get complicated when crooks try to siphon off helium gas underneath the ground. With Smiley Burnette, Jean Rouverol, Esther Muir.
Man From Music Mountain(1938) VHS
Gene Autry and sidekick Smiley Burnette foil a worthless gold-mining stock swindle in this rip-roarin,' rootin'-tootin' oater. 54 min.
Under Western Stars(1938) VHS
Roy Rogers' first starring role (originally intended for Gene Autry) casts him as a Western congressman who goes to bat in Washington for "Dust Bowl" victims. With Smiley Burnette and Carol Hughes. 65 min.
The Singing Cowgirl(1939) VHS
Singing rage Dorothy Page, the female answer to Gene Autry, helps an 8-year-old orphan win back the family ranch from the polecats who killed his kinfolk. Dave O'Brien co-stars. 60 min.
Colorado Sunset(1939) VHS
Gene Autry and his cow-punching pals swallow their pride when Smiley Burnette spends their land stake on a sissy dairy ranch, but it's a man's job after all when racketeers demand a payoff from them. With screen Tarzans Buster Crabbe and Elmo Lincoln. 58 min.
Rovin' Tumbleweeds(1939) VHS
As a rookie congressman in Washington, Gene Autry lays down the law to some well-heeled bad guys and fights a crooked flood-relief bill contrived to pad the pockets of its sponsor and his cronies. Smiley Burnette, Mary Carlisle and Douglas Dumbrille co-star. AKA: "Washington Cowboy." 62 min.
Mexicali Rose(1939) VHS
South-of-the-border saddlebuster has Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette teaming up with Robin Hood-like bandito Noah Beery to save a Mexican children's mission from oily oil swindlers. Gene also sings "You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven" and the title tune; with Luana Walters, William Farnum, Champion the horse. 60 min.
Blue Montana Skies(1939) VHS
The fur really flies when a dead man's clue puts Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette on the trail of pelt smugglers from across the border in this action-filled outing. Gene croons "Rockin' in the Saddle All Day," "I Just Want You" and "'Neath the Blue Montana Sky." With June Storey, Tully Marshall, Glenn Strange. 56 min.
South Of The Border(1939) VHS
There's no funny billboards or giant sombrero towers here, but you do get plenty of action, as government agents Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette head down Mexico way to stop German agents from fomenting a revolution (and yes, this was a good two years before America entered World War II). With June Storey, Lupita Tovar, Duncan Renaldo. 70 min.
Home On The Prairie(1939) VHS
When some evil-in-mind no-goods try to bring a herd of hoof-in-mouth infected cattle across the border, it's up to guitar-in-hand border inspector Gene Autry to apply some fist-in-jaw justice while saving damsel-in-distress June Storey. Oh, and comic relief-in-movie Smiley Burnette deals with a runaway elephant. 58 min.
Gaucho Serenade(1940) VHS
Gene Autry has a South of the Border odyssey, and while he doesn't come back with a snazzy bumper sticker for his car, he and sidekick Smiley Burnette do manage to help old amigo Duncan Renaldo save his son from some shifty businessmen. Ole! With June Storey, Smith Ballew. 66 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Melody Ranch(1940) VHS
Advertised as a musical more than a western in order to broaden Gene Autry's appeal, this modern-day frontier drama finds singing radio star Autry being made an honorary sherrif during a visit to his Arizona hometown, then being called on to act the part when crooks disrupt the festivities. Ann Miller, Vera Vague, Gabby Hayes and Jimmy Durante co-star. Songs include "Call of the Canyon," "What Are Cowboys Made Of?" and the title tune. 84 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Shooting High(1940) VHS
Gene Autry as a Hollywood cowboy's stand-in? That's what happens in this offbeat tale that finds him filling in for actor Robert Lowery on a movie about Autry's frontier hero grandpa. When a bank robbery occurs during filming, though, Gene gets a chance to follow in the family tradition. With Marjorie Weaver, Jack Carson and the always-precocious Jane Withers. 65 min.
Sierra Sue(1941) VHS
No, it's not a story about frontier lawsuits. This Sue is the daughter of a cattleman whose herds are dying from eating poisonous weed. Government agent Gene Autry launches a plan to spray the area from airplanes, but Sue's father doesn't like it, and his actions lead to a potentially dangerous cattle stampede. Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie and fellow screen cowpokes Eddie Dean and Kermit Maynard also star.
Back In The Saddle(1941) VHS
Along with singing what came to be his signature tune, "Back in the Saddle," Gene Autry finds plenty of time to croon while putting the kibosh on some no-goods out to swindle him out of the copper discovered on Autry's ranch. With Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee and Edward Norris. 71 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Ridin' On A Rainbow(1941) VHS
It's up to Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette to help showboat singer Mary Lee when her father, in order to provide for her future, gets mixed up with some baleful bank robbers. Byron Foulger, Carol Adams also star.
Under Fiesta Stars(1941) VHS
You'd think inheriting a gold mine would be a fast ticket to Easy Street, but Gene Autry strikes a vein of trouble when some bushwhackers try to make off with his claim. Smiley Burnette, Carol Hughes also star. 64 min.
Home In Wyomin'(1942) VHS
That's where radio singing cowpoke Gene Autry is from in this oater, and that's where he and sidekick Smiley Burnette head back to when an old pal needs their help to save his rodeo. With Fay McKenzie, Chick Chandler, and Joseph Strauch, Jr. as Tadpole, and remember, Wyoming's state bird is the Western Meadowlark.
Bells Of Capistrano(1942) VHS
When rodeo owner Virginia Grey's business is threatened by some rapscallions, in come Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette to ring the bad guys' bells and set things right. This was Autry's last film before beginning a four-year military stint. With Morgan Conway, Joe Strauch, Jr. 73 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Heart Of The Rio Grande(1942) VHS
That's the spot where our hero, Gene Autry, and his ever-hapless sidekick, Smiley Burnette, have their work cut out for them, helping young Fay McKenzie turn her ranch into a thriving frontier enterprise. Don't worry, though: Gene still finds time to sing a song or two. 68 min.
Sioux City Sue(1946) VHS
In his first movie since leaving the Army, Gene Autry plays a singing cattle rancher (that's a cattle rancher who sings, not a rancher of singing cattle) who is brought to Hollywood by a female talent scout. To Gene's dismay, they want him to supply the voice of an animated crooning donkey! What's worse, some blackhats are out to flood Autry's spread. With Lynne Roberts, Sterling Holloway. 69 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Trail To San Antone(1947) VHS
Unusual oater outing for Gene Autry finds the cowboy trying to help a handicapped jockey who wishes to ride Champion in a big race. Trouble ensues when Champion is led away by a wild mare (who hasn't been there?), and Gene must track them down from the air. Peggy Stewart, Sterling Holloway co-star. 67 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
The Last Round-Up(1947) VHS
It's Gene Autry to the rescue of a tribe of Indians who must leave their land when it's marked for part of an aqueduct construction project. With Jean Heather, Bobby Blake, Frank Morgan, Jay Silverheels and Champion, Jr. 77 min.
Robin Hood Of Texas(1947) VHS
In his final oater for Republic Pictures, Gene Autry plays a ranch owner whose spread is invaded by a passel of bank robbers. When he inadvertently gets involved in their shenanigans, Gene must make things right and bring the owlhoots to justice. With Sterling Holloway, Lynne Roberts, and The Cass County Boys. 70 min.
Loaded Pistols(1948) VHS
Guns-a'blazin' Western actioner finds Gene Autry safeguarding a young cowpoke wrongly accused of murder, while dogging the real killers. Gene also finds time to sing ``Loaded Pistols,'' ``Blue Tail Fly'' and more. Co-stars Chill Wills, Barbara Britton. 79 min.
Riders Of The Whistling Pines(1949) VHS
Gene Autry must salvage his reputation and clear his name after being wrongly accused of poisoning cattle by a ring of outlaws (Douglass Dumbrille, Damian O'Flynn and Clayton Moore) who are destroying the timberlands. 70 min.
Beyond The Purple Hills(1950) VHS
Sheriff Gene Autry finds an old friend murdered and arrests the victim's son. But since the son is Wyatt Earp-to-be Hugh O'Brian (his film debut) Gene knows he can't be guilty and sets out to bring the real killer to justice. With Pat Buttram, Don Beddoe. 69 min.
Mule Train(1950) VHS
Part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent film collection, this Gene Autry rouser has our hero and sidekick Pat Buttram helping a pal keep a valuable cement claim from crooked businessman Robert Livingston. All this, and the title song, too! 69 min.
Rim Of The Canyon(1951) VHS
Gene Autry in a double role: as the marshal who corrals a gang of crooks, and as his son, who must face the same gang years later. A thrill-packed "change of pace" Western. 70 min.
Alias Jesse James(1959) VHS
When Eastern insurance salesman Bob Hope inadvertently sells a policy to the infamous outlaw, he heads out West to protect his client, not knowing that James has a plan to get Hope mistaken for him and shot. Hilarious frontier romp also stars Rhonda Fleming and Wendell Corey, with a posse of cameos that includes Gene Autry, Gary Cooper, Roy Rogers and TV gunslingers James Arness, James Garner, Hugh O'Brian, Fess Parker and Jay Silverheels.
Cowboys Of The Saturday Matinee(1984) VHS
A light-hearted look at Hollywood Westerns of the '30s and '40s, hosted by James Coburn. See sagebrush stars like John Wayne, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Buck Jones, plus learn how oater institutions like the sidekick and white and black hats came into being. 75 min.