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Under Fiesta Stars (1941)

Rodeo champ Gene Autry inherits half interest in both a ranch and a mine that provides steady employment for the surrounding rancheros. Unfortunately, the other half goes to Easterner Barbara Erwin (Carol Hughes), who is only interested in monetary remuneration. To convince Gene to buy her share, Barbara enters into an unholy alliance with unscrupulous attorneys Arnold (Ivan Miller) and Fry (Sam Flint), who, without their client's consent, hire a gang of thugs headed by Tommick (John Merton). When a ranchero (Elias Gamboa) is mortally wounded in the ensuing gun battle, Barbara sees the error of her way and switches sides.

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Top billed cast

Gene AutryGene Autry
Smiley BurnetteFrog
Carol HughesBarbara Erwin
Frank DarienBenjamin Peabody
Joe Strauch Jr.Tadpole (as Joseph Strauch Jr.)
Pauline DrakeKitty Callahan
Ivan MillerArnold
Sam FlintFry
Elias GamboaJosé Ortego
John MertonHenchman Tommick

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