Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946)
An obscure entry in the musical Western cycle, Swing, Cowboy, Swing was produced by and starred country & western bandleader Cal Shrum. Shrum and his band, the Rhythm Rangers, are warned away from playing a theater in Big Bend by Cal's brother, Walt Shrum and his Colorado Hillbillies. Ignoring the warning, the Rhythm Rangers arrive at the theater only to be shot at by a masked stranger. With the help of stranded vaudeville performer Max "Alibi" Terhune and his dummy Elmer, Cal manages to catch the mystery shooter who turns out to be Frank Lawson (Frank Ellis). The film apparently did not generate enough interest for a series, but was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1949 under the title Bad Man From Big Bend.
Director: Elmer Clifton
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Cal Shrum as Cal |
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Max Terhune as 'Alibi' Terhune |
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Alta Lee as Alta |
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Walt Shrum as Walt |
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Don Weston as Guitar Player |
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I. Stanford Jolley as James Beeton |
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Ann Roberts as Mary Beeton |
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Frank Ellis as Frank Lawson |
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Ed Cassidy as Sheriff |
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Ted Adams as Henchman |
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Phil Dunham as Fargo Agent |
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Tom Hubbard as Tom |
| Directing | Elmer Clifton | Director |
| Writing | Elmer Clifton | Writer |
