Gene goes after the badguys after they kidnap the baby he should have been babysitting..
Is this one for you? If you like your westerns with a side of crooning and zero pretension, you might get a kick out of Melody Trail. It’s light, it’s dusty, and it moves at the speed of a tired horse. If you’re looking for the grit of Destry Rides Again, steer clear, because this is strictly Saturday afternoon matinee...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Joseph Kane
Alexander Butler
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"Is this one for you? If you like your westerns with a side of crooning and zero pretension, you might get a kick out of Melody Trail. It’s light, it’s dusty, and it moves at the speed of a tired horse. If you’re looking for the grit of Destry Rides Again, steer clear, because this is strictly Saturday afternoon matinee fluff. Gene Autry is the main draw here, and he’s exactly who you expect him to be. He’s got that polite, aw-shucks energy that makes you forget he’s essentially a glorified baby..."
Jane Barnes
Betty Burbridge, Sherman L. Lowe
United States
1935 · IMDb 6.3
