Cowboy and the Senorita

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"Brimming with Romance...flooded with melody...bursting with action---it's Roy's most zestful musical adventure!"
  • Passed
  • 1944
  • 1 hr 18 min
  • 5.7  (313)

Cowboy and the Senorita is a 1944 American western film whose first memorable scene captures Roy Rogers, playing himself, and his trusted horse Trigger galloping to the rescue of a young lady whose carriage had been ambushed by bandits. The lady, played by Mary Lee, is a camper of an all-girls summer camp, and Roy instantly finds some chemistry with her. After saving her, Roy and Trigger are invited to spend the night in the camp where they entertain the girls with their songs and tricks, and Roy agrees to offer guidance to their musical performance.

The movie takes place in a small western town, whose bank has just received a massive cash deposit. However, the bank's manager, Mark Borrie (Duncan Renaldo), has an evil scheme of withholding the deposit and framing the elderly and trustable banker, Pop Jordan (Joseph Crehan), with embezzlement charges. Mark also tries to marry Pop's naive granddaughter, Anita (Helen Parrish), to have a full hold of the bank. Roy, who is friends with Pop and provides him with free cattle grazing land, has a bad feeling about Mark's involvement in suspicious activities, and he decides to intervene.

When Anita escapes from Mark's grasps and arrives at the summer camp, Roy, Trigger and Mary take care of her and help her expose the truth about Mark's corruption. Mary, whose father was also wrongfully accused of a crime, has a personal stake in restoring Pop's reputation, and she joins forces with Roy to confront Mark, who is also in league with a notorious gang. The storyline is further enhanced by music performances by Roy, his group of troubadours, and the girls from the summer camp.

Cowboy and the Senorita was directed by Joseph Kane, and it stands out as the first film that Roy Rogers and Dale Evans appeared together, though in this movie, Dale only has a minor role as one of the girls at the summer camp. The movie was produced by Republic Pictures, which was famous for its Western B-movies.

Roy Rogers is an all-time favorite Western movie star, and his horse Trigger is equally a significant icon of American cinema. Cowboy and the Senorita is one of Roy's best movies as it features some of his exceptional riding skills, and he sings some of his most famous songs, including "I'm an old cowhand (from the Rio Grande)" and "Lights of Old Santa Fe." His charm, wit, and cowboy ethics shine in this film, and his on-screen chemistry with Mary Lee is effortless and believable, and their duets are lovely.

Mary Lee, a child star, was only sixteen when she acted in Cowboy and the Senorita, but she acted beyond her age as she captivates the audience with her pure performance. She had a steady partnership with directors Joseph Kane and William A. Seiter, and she won a special award at the 1944 Golden Globes for her outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry. The movie also stars a young and vibrant Helen Parrish as Anita, whose innocent charm and straightforwardness endear her to Roy.

The film's supporting cast is made up of familiar faces such as Duncan Renaldo as the villain Mark, and he brings the right amount of malice to his character. Joseph Crehan as Pop Jordan is compelling and endearing, and the young girls at the summer camp add some humor and femininity to the movie.

The movie's cinematography and visual effects are excellent, and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. The dusty streets, cowboy hats, and boots make the movie a classic portrayal of life in the early Wild West of America. The film score by Morton Scott is perfect for the mood and theme of the movie, and it blends well with Roy's cowboy songs.

In summary, Cowboy and the Senorita is a classic Western movie that features all the essential elements of a great cowboy film, romance, adventure, comedy, friendship, singing, and action. It is one of Roy Rogers' best movies, and its appeal transcends through time. This is an enjoyable movie for audiences of all ages, especially those who love westerns and vintage cinema.

Cowboy and the Senorita is a 1944 western with a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.7.

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  • Release Date
    1944
  • MPAA Rating
    Passed
  • Runtime
    1 hr 18 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (313)
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