Author Archive: Retro

Roy escorts three important investors to appraise some land, but a big-city gangster kidnaps the three and convinces the sheriff that Roy and the Sons of the Pioneers are responsible. Now, who would believe something like that? Dir. Joseph Kane

First pairing of Roy & Gabby finds them as Ex-Confederate soldiers who are given co-ownership of a large ranch. The problem? Their partner is an Ex-Colonel in the Union Army! Of course, there’s also a murderous outlaw who’s terrorizing the locals, and it’s up to Roy to put things right. Dir. Joseph Kane

Roy gets elected congressman to bring the problems of the “dustbowl” to the attention of Washington. This film marks Roy’s first starring role–taking over the part from Gene Autry, who was on strike against Republic Pictures! Dir. Joseph Kane

Roy helps ranchers who are threatened by a water shortage raise money for a reservoir, but they are conned by a gambler who makes off with the funds. Dir. Joseph Kane

Roy helps young woman find her father’s muderers and riders Trigger in a race to save her ranch.

U.S. Marshal pursues a vicious lady lawyer who intimidates or kills the owners of valuable property, blaming the deaths on wolves. UNCUT ROY ROGERS WESTERN! Dir. William Witney

Rival rodeos are operated by good guy Gabby and bad guy Richard Powers. Dale is trying to choose between them, aided ultimately by Roy and the Sons of the Pioneers (who are radio singers).

Land-grabber after a Spanish Don’s grant gets a surveyor to change the boundaries, and sends a posse of Indians to steal the Don’s original map of the land. Produced by Joseph Kane. Dir. Joseph Kane

Wyoming government agent tracks down modern cattle rustlers, led by a girl who coaxes info from the ranchers with her good looks. Dir. Joseph Kane