Under Western Stars - DVD

Trigger, billed as "The Smartest Horse in the Movies," is a kidnap victim in Under California Stars , the film that celebrates Roy Rogers' 10th anniversary as a film star. There's a shady gang traveling the range, making a living rounding up wild horses and selling them for their meat and hides. When the gang tries to raid Roy's land, Roy manages to thwart their plans and make enemies of them. The gang soon retaliates and steals Trigger

Roy Rogers debuts in his starring role as the likable cowboy sent to Congress with a mission let Washington know about the suffering of farmers in the wake of America's 1930s "Dustbowl." Using his skills as a cowboy and his lovely singing charm, Rogers stands up for the ranchers and townfolk to lead them to victory against the crooked politician who is plaguing their town. Along the way, Rogers finds love with his leading lady, Dale Evans. Enjoy the singing cowboy in his first starring role, rubbing shoulder with politians, going up against greedy executives, and representing a whole people group you'll see why Rogers became a national icon! Plus music and singing from the Maple City Four. (The song "Dust" was nominated for an Academy Award!) Directed by Joseph Kane.

Visiting the small Western town of Red Rock, ranch hand Clay Conning (Kenneth Harlan) comes to the aid of a stranded theatrical troupe by raising money to pay their overdue hotel bill. He falls for the company's leading lady, Mary, but romances a local theater owner's wife to secure a venue for the show. Just as things appear to be turning profitable, however, a daring holdup by escaped convict Frank Blake cleans out the box-office safe