Young Buffalo Bill

Young Buffalo Bill

Republic Pictures

April 12, 1940
Western

DVD
D+

Apparently I was not quite done with Roy Rogers.  Joseph Kane directed, again.

Cowboy and the Senorita [sic]

Cowboy and the Senorita [sic]

Republic Pictures

May 13, 1944

Western
DVD
D

The first Roy & Dale movie, but the last on this collection.  Joseph Kane directed.

Spoilers of the Plains

Spoilers of the Plains

Republic Pictures

February 2, 1951

Western

DVD
D

Some messed up stuff with a plain-Jane scientist (who only went into science to please her father) getting a makeover, but I did get a laugh out of the simultaneous oil-fight (Roy) and dogfight (Bullet).  William Witney directed again.

Susanna Pass

Susanna Pass

Republic Pictures

April 29, 1949

Western
DVD
C-

Bumped up a notch because of slightly creative use of the sets in framing shots, so that some things happen "offscreen," and another notch for Dale being a redheaded ichthyologist nicknamed Doc.  William Witney directed again.

Twilight in the Sierras

Twilight in the Sierras

Republic Pictures

June 1, 1950
Western
DVD
D

Of course even when Dale is a deputy, they have to make her incompetent at it.  William Witney directed again.

Along the Navajo Trail

Along the Navajo Trail

Republic Pictures

September 15, 1945

Western

DVD
D

Some thoughts:

• I'm getting tired of Gabby's "funny" misogyny.
• What's with all these "Mexican Gypsies"?
• I'm always confused when these movies are set, because it'll look like the Old West but then some people have cars, or the men back in the East and/or Big City are dressed like it's the '30s or '40s.
• I would've been intrigued by Roy's anti-gun stance in a better movie.

This is based on the William Colt MacDonald novel, and directed by Frank McDonald (different spellings).

In Old Amarillo

In Old Amarillo

Republic Pictures

May 15, 1951

Western

DVD

D

Who the hell would hire Pinky Lee as a bodyguard?  William Witney directed again.

South of Caliente

South of Caliente

Republic Pictures

October 15, 1951

Western

DVD
D+

Full of ethnic stereotypes (although Willie Best's role is relatively dignified for his career), and Pinky Lee is annoying, but both Dale and Roy are more sympathetic than in some movies, and Trigger falls in love.  William Witney directed.

Bells of Coronado

Bells of Coronado

Republic Pictures

January 8, 1950

Western

DVD
D

More irritating than boring, especially the gratuitous racism and sexism.  William Witney directed.

North of the Great Divide

North of the Great Divide

Republic Pictures

November 15, 1950

Western

DVD
C-

Boosted for the sympathetic although stereotypical view of "Indians."  William Witney directed.

Sunset in El Dorado

Sunset in El Dorado

Republic Pictures

September 29, 1945

Western

DVD
C+

I was into the modern-day stuff, especially with the one and only Margaret Dumont as Dale's aunt, but then it went into a quasi-flashback with Dale as her own grandmother, and Gabby grizzled as ever, and that was less interesting, although still watchable.  Frank McDonald directed.

Trail of Robin Hood

Trail of Robin Hood

Republic Pictures

December 15, 1950
Western

DVD
D+

Don't let the title fool you.  William Witney directed.

Rainbow Over Texas

Rainbow Over Texas

Republic Pictures

May 9, 1946

Western, Musical

DVD
C+

Another one where Dale is given more to do (including dress in male hobo drag), and Roy is almost charming here, but I barely remember the plot.  Frank McDonald directed.

The Man from Oklahoma

The Man from Oklahoma

Republic Pictures

July 1, 1945

Western

DVD
D+

Again, Dale helps, but not enough.  This time, Frank McDonald directed.

The Golden Stallion

The Golden Stallion

Republic Pictures

November 15, 1949

Western
DVD
D+

Boosted a bit by Dale's spunk.  William Witney directed this one, too.

Down Dakota Way

Down Dakota Way

Republic Pictures

September 9, 1949

Western
DVD
D+

Things perk up a little in the schoolhouse scene.  William Witney directed again.

Don't Fence Me In

Don't Fence Me In

Republic Pictures

October 20, 1945

Western, Musical, Mystery, Comedy

DVD
C+

This has comparatively sharp writing and direction (the latter by John English) and I was even thinking about a B-, but I didn't like the devolution of Dale's character from witty, sexy, brave career gal (photojournalist) to ineffectual sap who falls for the still pretty bland Roy (as Roy Rogers).

Marc Lawrence would still be playing villains decades later, including in "my" movies Foul Play and Super Fuzz, although it's The Man with the Golden Gun that was his previous flick on this project.

Young Bill Hickok

Young Bill Hickok

Republic Pictures

October 21, 1940

Western
DVD
D

The Civil War leads to an unscrupulous but unspecified country trying to steal gold-rich California, and to a couple breaking up!  Joseph Kane directed again.

Pals of the Golden West

Pals of the Golden West

Republic Pictures

November 15, 1951

Western

DVD
D+

Troubles along the Border Wall, like men in bear costumes.  So far, Roy is always "Roy Rogers" and Trigger is "Trigger," but Dale is never "Dale Evans."  William Witney directed again.

Trigger, Jr.

Trigger, Jr.

Republic Pictures

June 30, 1950

Western

DVD
D+

At least there are a lot of horses, as you might guess from the title.  William Witney directed.