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List of the best Gene Autry movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Gene Autry's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Gene Autry movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Gene Autry movies will be at the top of the list. Gene Autry has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Gene Autry movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Gene Autry films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Gene Autry role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Gene Autry performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
The list you're viewing has a variety of films, like Prairie Moon and Gene Autry: Texans Never Cry, in it.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Gene Autry movies?" and "What are the greatest Gene Autry roles of all time?"
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South of the BorderGene Autry, Lupita Tovar, Smiley Burnette South of the Border is a 1939 Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and June Storey. Written by Betty Burbridge and Gerald Geraghty, based on a story ...more
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Back in the SaddleGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Edmund Cobb Back in the Saddle is a 1941 Weastern film written by Richard Murphy and Lesse Lusky, Jr. and directed by Lew Landers.
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The Old Barn DanceRoy Rogers, Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette The Old Barn Dance is a 1938 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Joan Valerie. Written by Bernard McConville and Charles F. Royal, the ...more
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Sioux City SueGene Autry, Sterling Holloway, Dick Lane Sioux City Sue is a 1946 film directed by Frank McDonald.
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Melody RanchGene Autry, Ann Miller, Jimmy Durante Melody Ranch is a 1940 Western musical film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Gene Autry, Jimmy Durante, and Ann Miller. Written by Jack Moffitt, F. Hugh Herbert, Bradford Ropes, and Betty ...more
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Riders in the SkyGene Autry, Alan Hale, Jr. Riders in the Sky is a 1949 music, western, drama, comedy film written by Herbert A. Woodbury and directed by John English.
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The Strawberry RoanGene Autry, Pat Buttram, Jack Holt Gene Autry Collection: The Strawberry Roan is a 1948 film directed by John W. English.
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Bells of CapistranoGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey 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 ...more
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18 4
Mexicali RoseGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, William Farnum Mexicali Rose is a 1939 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Noah Beery. Based on a story by Luci Ward and Connie Lee, the film is about ...more
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The Big ShowGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Ernie Morrison The Big Show is the ninth Our Gang short subject comedy released. The Our Gang series was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944.
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The Big ShowRoy Rogers, Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette The Big Show is a 1936 American Western musical film directed by Mack V. Wright and starring Gene Autry, Kay Hughes, and Smiley Burnette. Written by Dorrell and Stuart E. McGowan, the film is ...more
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Tumbling TumbleweedsGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, George "Gabby" Hayes Tumbling Tumbleweeds is a 1935 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Lucile Browne. Written by Ford Beebe, the film is about a cowboy who ...more
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Heart of the Rio GrandeGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, William Haade Heart of the Rio Grande is a 1942 American Western film directed by William Morgan and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie, and Edith Fellows. Based on a story by Newlin B. ...more
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Gaucho SerenadeGene Autry, Joseph Crehan, Smiley Burnette Gaucho Serenade is a 1940 Western film written by Betty Burbridge and Bradford Ropes and directed by Frank McDonald.
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Rim of the CanyonGene Autry, Alan Hale, Jr. Gene Autry Collection: Rim of the Canyon is a 1949 film directed by John W English.
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Loaded PistolsGene Autry, Chill Wills, Jack Holt Loaded Pistols is a 1948 American Western film directed by John English and starring Gene Autry, Barbara Britton, and Chill Wills. Written by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost, the film is about a ...more
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The Phantom EmpireGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Frankie Darro The Phantom Empire is a 1935 American Western serial film directed by Otto Brower and B. Reeves Eason and starring Gene Autry, Frankie Darro, and Betsy King Ross. This 12-chapter Mascot Pictures ...more
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Gold Mine in the SkyGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Carol Hughes Gold Mine in the Sky is a 1938 Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Carol Hughes. Based on a story by Betty Burbridge, the film is about a singing ...more
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Oh, Susanna!Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Earle Hodgins Oh, Susanna! is a 1936 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Frances Grant. Written by Oliver Drake, the film is about a cowboy who is ...more
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Rootin' Tootin' RhythmGene Autry, Monte Blue, Smiley Burnette Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm is a 1937 American Western film directed by Mack V. Wright and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Armida. Based on a story by Johnston McCulley, the film is about ...more
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Riders of the Whistling PinesGene Autry, Clayton Moore, Morey Amsterdam Riders of the Whistling Pines is a 1949 American Western film directed by John English and starring Gene Autry, Patricia Barry, and Jimmy Lloyd. Written by Jack Townley, the film is about a gang ...more
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Red River ValleyGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Charles King Red River Valley, later retitled Man of the Frontier for American television screening is a 1936 American Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and ...more
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The Big SombreroGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Martin Garralaga The Big Sombrero is a 1949 film directed by Frank McDonald.
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11 3
Robin Hood of TexasGene Autry, Sterling Holloway, Adele Mara Gene Autry Collection: Robin Hood of Texas is a 1947 film directed by Lesley Selander.
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11 3
Twilight on the Rio GrandeGene Autry, Sterling Holloway, Martin Garralaga Twilight on the Rio Grande is a film directed by Frank McDonald released on Apr 1, 1947.
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The Old CorralRoy Rogers, Gene Autry, Lon Chaney The Old Corral is a 1936 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Irene Manning. Based on a story by Bernard McConville, the film is about a ...more
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Down Mexico WayGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Sidney Blackmer Down Mexico Way is an 1941 American Western film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Fay McKenzie. Based on a story by Dorrell and Stuart E. McGowan, the ...more
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Shooting HighGene Autry, Frank M. Thomas, Jane Withers Shooting High is a 1940 film directed by Alfred Green.
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Carolina MoonGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee Carolina Moon is a 1940 western film written by Winston Miller and Connie Lee and directed by Frank McDonald.
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Sierra SueGene Autry, Frank M. Thomas, Smiley Burnette Sierra Sue is a 1941 American Western film directed by William Morgan and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Fay McKenzie. Written by Earl Felton and Julian Zimet, the film is about a ...more
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Gene Autry and the MountiesGene Autry, Pat Buttram, Francis McDonald Gene Autry and the Mounties is a 1951 film directed by John W English.
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Cow TownGene Autry, Gail Davis, House Peters Cow Town is a 1950 action, musical, western film written by Gerald Geraghty and directed by John English.
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In Old Santa FeGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, George "Gabby" Hayes In Old Santa Fe is a 1934 American Western film directed by David Howard, starring Ken Maynard and George "Gabby" Hayes, and featuring the first screen appearance of Gene Autry, ...more
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9 3
Call of the CanyonGene Autry, Marc Lawrence, Smiley Burnette Call of the Canyon is a 1942 American Western film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, the Sons of the Pioneers, and Ruth Terry. Based on a story by Maurice Rapf ...more
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Last of the Pony RidersGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kermit Maynard Last of the Pony Riders is a 1953 action comedy film directed by George Archainbaud.
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Saddle PalsGene Autry, Sterling Holloway, Francis McDonald Saddle Pals is a film directed by Lesley Selander released on June 6, 1947.
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Home on the PrairieGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Jack Mulhall Home on the Prairie is a 1939 Western Romance film written by Charles Arthur Powell and Paul Franklin and directed by Jack Townley.
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Gene Autry: Texans Never CryGene Autry, Pat Buttram, Gail Davis Gene Autry: Texans Never Cry is a 1951 film directed by Frank McDonald.
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Blue Montana SkiesGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Glenn Strange Blue Montana Skies is a 1939 Black-and-white, western, action film written by Gerald Geraghty and directed by B. Reeves Eason.
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Sons of New MexicoGene Autry, Clayton Moore, Gail Davis Sons of New Mexico is a 1949 western film written by Paul Gangelin and directed by John English.
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Public Cowboy No. 1Gene Autry, Ann Rutherford, Smiley Burnette Public Cowboy No. 1 is a 1937 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Ann Rutherford. Based on a story by Bernard McConville, the film is ...more
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Round-Up Time in TexasGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Maxine Doyle Round-Up Time in Texas is a 1937 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Oliver Drake. The film stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Maxine Doyle. Despite its title, the ...more
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Under Fiesta StarsGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, John Merton Under Fiesta Stars is a 1941 American Western film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Carol Hughes. Based on a story by Karl Brown, the film is about a ...more
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The Last Round-UpGene Autry, Jean Heather The Gene Autry Collection: The Last Round-Up is a 1947 film directed by John W English.
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The Singing HillGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, George Meeker The Singing Hill is a 1941 American Western film directed by Lew Landers and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Virginia Dale. Based on a story by Jesse Lasky Jr. and Richard Murphy, the ...more
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Prairie MoonGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Stanley Andrews Prairie Moon is a 1938 American Western film directed by Ralph Staub and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Shirley Deane. Written by Betty Burbridge and Stanley Roberts, the film is ...more
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Ridin' on a RainbowGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee Ridin' on a Rainbow is a 1941 American Western musical film directed by Lew Landers and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Mary Lee. Based on a story by Bradford Ropes, the film is about ...more
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Blue Canadian RockiesGene Autry, Pat Buttram, Gail Davis Blue Canadian Rockies is a 1952 film directed by George Archainbaud.
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Rancho GrandeGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee Rancho Grande is a 1940 American Western film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and June Storey. Written by Bradford Ropes, Betty Burbridge, and Peter Milne, ...more
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WhirlwindGene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Gail Davis Whirlwind is a film directed by John W English released on April 16, 1951.
