Loaded Pistols (Columbia Pictures) (1948)

KILLER TRAPPED Loaded Pistols Mat 1-C; Prod. Still No. 33 Loaded pistols can’t stop Gene Autry, as Robert Shayne discovers in “Loaded Pistols,” which stars Autry and Barbara Britton at the ............ Theatre. Autry Goes A'Gunning! The Gene Autry-Barbara Britton starrer, Columbia’s ‘‘Loaded Pistols,” latest thrill-topping adventure of the world’s greatest cowboy, is coming to the ...... Theatre ...... Chill Wills, Jack Holt, Russell Arms and Robert Shayne are featured, while Champion, Gene’s famous horse, teams up again with his master. “Loaded Pistols” is reported to be Gene’s wildest manhunt as he and Champion break the West wide open to ride a killer down! Gene, equally adept at fanning a gun or plunking a guitar, is said to run the gamut of murder and melody in his new film. John English directed from story and screenplay by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost. Armand Schaefer produced this Gene Autry Production. ‘Loaded Pistols White-Hot! Gun-Flaming Action and Melodic Tunes Gene Autry, Champion Smoke Out Gene Autry rides herd on a killer in his latest musical Western adventure, Columbia’s “Loaded Pistols,” co-starring Barbara Britton and which will be the next attraction at the Bs er NCAR Taek. eens Autry, the World’s Greatest Cowboy, riding Champion, the World’s Wonder Horse, is reported to put on one of the greatest exhibitions of cowboy prowess ever to hit the screen. His superb horsemanship, evidenced in many stirring pursuits; the blazing gunfights and slashing fisticuffs go to make up this one-man hurricane of action which blasts the screen. Besides, Gene gives further value to your entertainment dollar by his pleasant airing of such Western ballads as the title song, “Loaded Pistols,” “Jim Crack Corn,” ‘When the Bloom Is on the Sage,” “A Boy from Texas, a Girl from Tennessee” and “Pretty Mary.” Miss Britton, who appeared in such big Westerns as “The Virginian,” “Gunfighters” and “The Untamed Breed,” has joined the ranks of the reigning royalty of Western stars by acquiring fame among devotees of rugged outdoor action seldom achieved by female players. Chill Wills and Jack Holt, established Western players, Russell Arms, a personable youngster, and Robert Shayne, deepdyed villain, round out the cast. Autry, aroused to white-hot fury by the ruthless murder in a poker game of his best friend, sets out on his wildest manhunt. Suspicion initially points to Arms, a young cowboy who, with his attractive sister, owns a ranch which is the object for which the killer contends. Gene re-stages the crime with all the suspects present and, narrowly CAST and CREDITS GeriecAUtny.-is-cscsercessastsciecs Gene Autry Sam Gardner once Vince Barnett Mary Evans: 2c.isi,ceccccnece Barbara Britton Jake Harper ou... Leon Weaver Sheriff Cramer ooo. Chill Wills Bilt ONSEween an Fred Kohler Dave Randall ou. Jack Holt Vim pHEAGe eis: Clem Bevans UANTVIBEVANSY gocsnchcccceee Russell Arms Rancher Sandy Sanders Don Mason on. Robert Shayne and Champion Story and screenplay by Dwight Cummins, Dorothy Yost; Directed by John English; Assistant Director, Carl Hiecke; Director of Photography, William Bradford; Art Director, Harold MacArthur; Film Editor, Aaron Stell; Set Decorator, David Montrose; Musical Supervisor, Paul Mertz; Musical Director, Mischa Bakaleinikoff; Sound Engineer, Phil Faulkner; Produced by Armand Schaefer. A Gene Autry Production. A Columbia Picture. STORY (Not for Publication) Young Larry Evans (Russell Arms), whose gun has been used to kill Ed Norton in a poker game, escapes the hanging party headed by ranchers Dave Randall (Jack Holt) and Bill Otis (Fred Kohler). Gene Autry (himself), Norton's best friend, investigating on his own, finds Larry and his pretty, high-spirited sister Mary (Barbara Britton) in their hideaway. Gene discovers that Larry's gun could have been put in the poker pot with the chips after Larry's money was gone, and anyone could have used it when the lights went out. Gene sends Mary back to town and stakes out Larry in the cabin of old Jim Hedge (Clem Bevans), a miner. Finding out that Randall and Mason, a smooth newcomer, and the town's assayer, have tried to buy the Evans ranch, Gene decides to take a look at it. Hedge shows up and admits he can’t figure out what could be on the ranch that would be worth committing murder for. At that moment, the needle of Hedge's compass begins to spin wildly but before Gene can question the miner, Sheriff Cramer (Chill Wills) arrives and arrests Larry for Norton's murder. Autry persuades Cramer to gather all the poker players together to reenact the crime, with Gene taking Norton's chair and with Larry's gun on the table. Gene tells the men that he knows who killed Norton and why. The lights go out and someone tries to shoot him, but the cun is filled with blanks and the handle covered with graphite. A blackened handkerchief hidden up Mason's sleeve proves him to be the murderer, with Randall and Otis working together to get the ranch because of an iron ore lode hidden beneath it. {Running Time: 79 Minutes) MUSIC “Loaded Pistols'' by Johnny Lange and Hy Heath. Music, 6272 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 28, Calif. Published by Herbert "When the Bloom Is on the Sage'' by Fred Howard and Nat Vincent. Published by Cole Publishing Co., 823 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. "A Boy from Texas, a Girl from Tennessee'' by Jack Segal, Joe McCarthy and John Benson Brooks. Published by Shapiro-Bernstein & Co., 1270 Ave. of Americas, N. Y. "Pretty Mary'' by Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman, Jim McDonald and Bob Mitchell. Published by Western Music Co., 6520 Selma Ave., Hollywood 28, Calif. ‘Jim Crack Corn.'' Public domain. a Killer missing a bullet himself, unmasks the real killer. The ranch, it seems, contains iron ore, John English directed from story and screenplay by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost. Armand Schaefer produced this Gene Autry Production, Gene Autry Due In ‘Loaded Pistols’ Columbia’s “Loaded Pistols,” co-starring Gene Autry and Barbara Britton, will open at Phe eestor: Wheatvess cen Featured in the latest musical Western adventure of the world’s greatest cowboy are Chill Wills, Jack Holt, Russell Arms, Robert Shayne and Champion, the World’s Wonder’ Horse. Story and screenplay by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost were directed by John English. Armand Schaefer psoduced this Gene Autry Production. "Pistols' to Blaze For Second Week “Loaded Pistols,’ Columbia’s latest Gene Autry musical Western hit co-starring Barbara Britton, will have its engage ment .atthes = oe: Theatre extended for another week startiney serch: Featured play ers include Chill Wills, Jack Holt, Russell Arms and Robert Shayne. Champion, the World’s Wonder Horse, joins the world’s greatest cowboy in his newest and grandest adventure. Holt Won't Halt Jack Holt, one of the most famous of old-time Western stars, has a featured role in Columbia’s “Loaded Pistols,” the Gene Autry-Barbara Britton starrer currently on view at the ...... Theatre. Holt is part of the only father-and-son acting team in pictures and frequently appears with his son, Tim. Highlight Gene Autry's ‘Loaded Pistols’ Which Co-Stars Lovely Barbara Britton Loaded Pistols Mat 2-C; Prod. Still No. 39 Gene Autry is a one-man posse in “Loaded Pistols,”’ his new Columbia thriller at the .............. Theatre, with Barbara Britton as his co-star. Champion, World’s Wonder Horse, is also in the film. (Review) Loaded with high-powered action and melodic Western tunes, the Gene Autry-Barbara Britton starrer, Columbia’s ‘Loaded Pistols,” roared into the ...... Theatre yesterday. Gene’s latest musical Western adventure proved to be vastly entertaining for the entire family. In a story that crackles with excitement, Gene sets out on his wildest manhunt. Seeking a mystery killer who has done away with Autry’s best friend in a poker game, the Western star comes upon a wild young cowboy, Russell Arms, who, with his lovely sister (Britton) is hiding away from a_ posse. Arms’ gun was the murder weapon. Gene, after subduing the buckaroo with a few welldirected blows, is convinced of his innocence and continues his search for the killer. When Jack Holt and Robert LOADED PISTOLS AND LOADED DICE Loaded Pistols Mat 2-B; Still No. 31 Gene Autry hunts a gambling house killer in Columbia’s “Loaded Pistols,” co-starring Barbara Britton at the ............ Theatre. Suspects, left to right, are Chill Wills, Jack Holt and Russell Arms. Shayne, ranchers, evince an interest in purchasing what is believed to be the Arms’ worthless ranch, Gene becomes suspicious. Accidentally he discovers that underneath the ranch is a valuable lode of iron ore. Autry now sees that Arms has been implicated in the murder so that they can get rid of him and buy his ranch. In a clever re-staging of the crime, with all suspects, Gene unmasks the killer in a climax bristling with suspense. Gene, as usual, delivers a rousing performance as he rides, shoots and fights his way against murderous foes. In that nonchalant way of his that has become so familiar, he sings “Loaded Pistols,” the title song, “Wien the Bloom Is on the Sage,” “A Boy from Texas, a Girl from Tennessee,” “Pretty Mary” and “Jim Crack Corn.” It is not difficult to know why Miss Britton is co-starred for, besides looking lovely in fetching Western garb, she delivers a thoroughly convincing performance, Chill Wills, veteran actor, plays a sheriff with comic overtones; Holt remains as staunchly villainous as ever; Arms is an engaging cowhand, while Shayne is also one of Gene’s opponents. Champion, the World’s Wonder Horse, proves he’s one of the smartest equines living when he aids Gene in bringing the killer to heel. John English, directing from story and screenplay by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost, has packed the film with thrill after thrill. Armand Schaefer handled production details on this Gene Autry Production. Autry's ‘Pistols’ To Cease Fire Co-starring Gene Autry and Barbara Britton, Columbia’s “Loaded Pistols,’ latest Western musical thrill triumph of the world’s greatest cowboy, will end its engagement at the aa tager: Theatre ...... Featured players include Chill Wills, Jack Holt, Russell Arms and Robert Shayne. Champion, the World’s Wonder Horse, is also featured.