Cow Town

Cow Town is a 1950 American Western film starring Gene Autry, Champion, and Gail Davis. The movie was directed by John English and produced by Armand Schaefer.

The movie's plot revolves around a group of cattle ranchers in the town of Red Creek who are in dire need of help. The ranchers are being terrorized by a gang of crooks led by Jack Collins (played by Robert Armstrong). The gang is stealing and killing cattle and burning down buildings. The ranchers decide to hire Gene Autry (playing himself), a famous singing cowboy, to help them out.

Gene arrives in Red Creek with his trusty horse Champion and his sidekick Frog Millhouse (played by Pat Buttram). Gene immediately starts investigating the gang's activities and trying to figure out who is behind the attacks. He discovers that Jack Collins is working for a mysterious figure known only as "The Panther".

Gene also meets and falls in love with Judy Canova (played by Gail Davis), the daughter of one of the ranchers. Judy is a talented singer and Gene convinces her to perform with him at a local dance to raise money for the ranchers. While performing, Gene and Judy are attacked by the Panther's men but manage to escape.

The attacks on the ranchers continue, and Gene and Frog are captured by the Panther's men. They manage to escape and learn that the Panther is actually a corrupt banker named Armitage (played by Francis Ford). Armitage has been stealing from the ranchers and using the money to fund his criminal activities.

Gene and Frog devise a plan to capture Armitage and the gang. With the help of the ranchers, they set a trap and manage to capture the Panther and his men. In the end, Armitage is sent to jail and the town is finally at peace.

Cow Town is a classic Western movie that showcases the talents of Gene Autry as both an actor and a singer. The film features several musical numbers, including performances by Autry and Davis. The movie also has plenty of action scenes, including shootouts and horse chases.

The movie's plot is a classic Western story of good versus evil, with the virtuous ranchers standing up to the corrupt banker and his gang. The movie has a strong message of justice and the importance of community in times of crisis.

Overall, Cow Town is an entertaining and enjoyable movie that is sure to appeal to fans of Westerns and fans of Gene Autry. The movie is a classic example of the Western genre and is a fun and exciting adventure from start to finish.