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Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm
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 two cowboys who assume the identities of dead outlaws in order to stop a bunch of cattle rustlers, later discovering that the outlaws are far from dead.
Plot.
Gene Autry (Gene Autry) and his sidekick Frog Millhouse (Smiley Burnette) decide to leave Gene's ranch in
Frankie Marvin as Hank
- Nina Campana as Ynez
- Charles Meyers as Charlie
Production.
Production Casting.
Mexican-born actress Armida was paid significantly more than Autry's past female co-stars, $750, for her appearance in "Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm". According to Autry, she helped him to sing Spanish lyrics to film songs.
Production Filming and budget.
"Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm" was filmed March 10–20, 1937. The film had an operating budget of $23,500