Stardust on the Sage

Stardust on the Sage is a 1942 American Western film directed by William Morgan and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, William Henry, and Edith Fellows. Written by Betty Burbridge, based on a story by Dorrell and Stuart E. McGowan, the film is about a singing cowboy who helps his fellow ranchers against a corrupt mine superintendent looking to steal the mine in which theyve invested. The film soundtrack features two duets by Autry and Fellows, When the Roses Bloom Again and Ill Never Let You Go, Little Darlin. The final scene includes an innovative audience singalong medley of the classics You Are My Sunshine, Home on the Range, and Deep in the Heart of Texas, with Burnette conducting and the words appearing at the bottom of the screen.

The mining company has been receiving financial support from the Rawhide Cattlemens Association, run by Nancys brother, Jeff William Henry, who also manages Genes Western Packing Company. Jeff is relying on investment money from the ranchers after he embezzled the Cattlemens Association payment to the packing company in order to keep the mine in operation. Mine superintendent Dan Pearson Emmett Vogan reminds Jeff that if the mine stops production, the Atlas Mining Equipment Company will take possession. Jeff plans a party where he intends to persuade the ranchers to invest in the mining company. Wanting to support her brother, Nancy offers Gene a ride to the party and fakes a flat tire, preventing him from attending.The next day, after talking with the ranchers, Gene realizes what Nancy was up to and goes to see her. After secretly recording their conversation, Nancy edits Genes words and broadcasts the altered conversation making it seem as if Gene is endorsing the mining stock. Later, Gene hears the edited conversation broadcast on the radio and is furiousespecially when he learns that the ranchers have followed his advice and purchased the stock. When Gene and his sidekick Frog Millhouse Smiley Burnette go after Nancy, they encounter three armed thugs who just robbed Nancy and Pearson of the payroll. When Nancy and Pearson arrive, Nancy offers to show Gene the mine to prove that it is a good investment. Pearson offers to take the thugs to jail. ........

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