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Bells of Capistrano is a 1942 American Western film directed by William Morgan and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Virginia Grey. Written by Lawrence Kimble, the film is about a singing cowboy who helps out a beautiful rodeo owner when her competitor gets too rough. The film features the popular songs "Forgive Me", "At Sundown", "In Old Capistrano", and "Don't Bite The Hand That's Feeding You". Bells of Capistrano was Autry's final film before entering the service for World War II.
Original Release
09/15/1942
US Release
09/15/1942
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gene Autry | Gene Autry |
| Smiley Burnette | Frog / Frog Millhouse |
| Virginia Grey | Jennifer Benton |
| Lucien Littlefield | Daniel (Pop) McCracken |
| Morgan Conway | Stag Johnson |
| Claire Du Brey | Melinda (Ma) McCracken |
| Charles Cane | Tex North |
| Joe Strauch Jr. | Tadpole / Tadpole Millouse |
| Marla Shelton | Jackie Laval |
| Tristram Coffin | Jed Johnson |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gene Autry | Gene Autry |
| Smiley Burnette | Frog / Frog Millhouse |
| Virginia Grey | Jennifer Benton |
| Lucien Littlefield | Daniel (Pop) McCracken |
| Morgan Conway | Stag Johnson |
| Claire Du Brey | Melinda (Ma) McCracken |
| Charles Cane | Tex North |
| Joe Strauch Jr. | Tadpole / Tadpole Millouse |
| Marla Shelton | Jackie Laval |
| Tristram Coffin | Jed Johnson |
| Champion | Champ - Gene's Horse |
| Eddie Acuff | Mug / Sign-Poster #1 |
| Al Bridge | Westfall Saloon Bartender |
| Fred Burns | Barfly |
| Jack Byron | Jail Spectator |
| Bob Card | Rodeo Spectator |
| Ken Christy | Sheriff's Deputy with Attachment |
| William Forrest | Durgan |
| Chick Hannan | Pool Player |
| Howard Hickman | Doctor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Harry Grey | Producer |
