First, you have to like the "B" genre film. Autry was at the peak of his popularity here, and with all audiences, not just kids. Smiley Burnette too. This film has a bit higher budget than the average Autry film and was considered to be a "special".
So why is this one of his best? Because it has the elements audiences wanted in 1941. Gene Autry, good songs, a decent plot ( That' if you like the genre) good action sequences, heroics, production and locations. It's all just pure escapism with a western twang.
Autry had roughly a 20 year career in films and TV. His films changed with the times, but this was his prime period. And this is in the top 10 of all his films. If this film isn't for you, chances are no Autry film will be.
And don;t forget he was a "real-life" hero and patriot. He gave up his career and served in WW2.
So why is this one of his best? Because it has the elements audiences wanted in 1941. Gene Autry, good songs, a decent plot ( That' if you like the genre) good action sequences, heroics, production and locations. It's all just pure escapism with a western twang.
Autry had roughly a 20 year career in films and TV. His films changed with the times, but this was his prime period. And this is in the top 10 of all his films. If this film isn't for you, chances are no Autry film will be.
And don;t forget he was a "real-life" hero and patriot. He gave up his career and served in WW2.
