Film Info
Gold Mine in the Sky
1938
Republic Pictures
Production #: 708
60 minutes
Synopsis:
Cody Langham, an eastern girl, attempts to run a ranch left to her by her father, who, knowing his daughter, appoints foreman Gene Autry as administrator of his will. She wants to sell the ranch, but Gene refuses to give his consent, so she sends for Larry Cummings, a cattle broker with few scruples. Gene has agreed to turn over the ranch to Cody when she marries a man who meets with his approval; therefore, Cody plans to marry Larry. Gene refuses his consent. Larry, discovering the value of the property, plans to get rid of Gene and sends to Chicago for racketeers. A fake cattle rustling raid, kidnappings and attempted murder all decoy Gene into many serious situations but he manages to battle his way out with the help of his sidekick, Frog Millhouse. Together, they outwit the racketeers, expose Larry, and bring Cody to her senses, clearing the trail for happiness ahead.
Cast:
| Character: | Performer: |
| Gene Autry | Gene Autry |
| Frog Millhouse | Smiley Burnette |
| Cody Langham | Carol Hughes |
| Larry Cummings | Craig Reynolds |
| Jane Crocker | Cupid Ainsworth |
| Sykes | Le Roy Mason |
| Joe | Frankie Marvin |
| "Lucky" Langham | Robert Homans |
| Kuzak | Eddie Cherkose |
| Spud Grogan | Ben Corbett |
| Mugsy Malone | Milburn Morante |
| Chet | Jim Corey |
| Cy Wheeler | George Guhl |
| Stafford Sisters | Stafford Sisters |
| Gene's Gang | J.L. Frank's Golden West Cowboys |
| Champion | Champion |
Songs:
| HUMMIN' WHEN WE'RE COMING ROUND THE BEND | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Extras |
| THERE'S A GOLD-MINE IN THE SKY | Gene Autry, Extras |
| THAT'S HOW DONKEYS WERE BORN | Smiley Burnette, Frankie Marvin, J.L. Frank's Golden West Cowboys |
| SPRING SONG | Instrumental |
| DUDE RANCH COWHANDS | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Stafford Sisters, J.L. Frank's Golden West Cowboys |
| THERE'S A GOLD-MINE IN THE SKY | Instrumental |
| I'D LOVE TO CALL YOU MY SWEETHEART | Gene Autry |
| HIKE YAA | Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Extras |
| I'M A TUMBLEWEED TENOR | Smiley Burnette, Frankie Marvin, J.L. Frank's Golden West Cowboys |
| AS LONG AS I HAVE MY HORSE | Gene Autry |
| THERE'S A GOLD-MINE IN THE SKY | Gene Autry, Extras |
Crew:
| Director | Joe Kane |
| Associate Producer | Charles E. Ford |
| Screenplay | Betty Burbridge, Jack Natteford |
| Original Story | Betty Burbridge |
| Musical Score | Alberto Colombo |
| Production Manager | Al Wilson |
| Unit Manager | Arthur Siteman |
| Photography | William Nobles |
| Film Editor | Lester Orlebeck |
| Song: THERE'S A GOLD MINE IN THE SKY | Charles and Nick Kenny |
| Songs: DUDE RANCH COWHANDS and AS LONG AS I HAVE MY HORSE | Gene Autry, Johnny Marvin, Fred Rose |
