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Release Year1946
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Western
Votes1
DirectorRay Nazarro
WritersJ. Benton Cheney
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThrow a Saddle on a Star
About Throw a Saddle on a Star
The "star" in the title of this low-budget singing Western was Dynamite, a wild stallion captured by cowboy Curt Walker to ride in the Big Rodeo. Unscrupulous John Burton has bet against Curt and does his best to sabotage the event. When lovely Barbara Allen, Curt's new girlfriend, leaves town because of Burton's schemes, Curt loses the first couple of events. The big Bronco Busting contest is coming up, and Pop Walker stalls the proceedings with a series of singing acts while the girl's brothers attempt to locate her. Barbara arrives just in time to spur Curt on to victory.
Directed by Ray Nazarro, Throw a Saddle on a Star leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Adele Roberts — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1946.
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