Robin Hood of Texas
{{Short description|1947 film by Lesley Selander}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Robin Hood of Texas
| image = Robin Hood of Texas poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Lesley Selander
| producer = Sidney Picker
| screenplay = John K. Butler
Earle Snell
| starring = Gene Autry
Lynne Roberts
Sterling Holloway
Adele Mara
James Cardwell
John Kellogg
| music =
| cinematography = William Bradford
| editing = Harry Keller
| studio = Republic Pictures
| distributor = Republic Pictures
| released = {{Film date|1947|7|15|U.S.}}
| runtime = 71 minutes
54 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Robin Hood of Texas is a 1947 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by John K. Butler and Earle Snell. The film stars Gene Autry, Lynne Roberts, Sterling Holloway, Adele Mara, James Cardwell, and John Kellogg.{{cite web|url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/88477/robin-hood-of-texas |title=Robin Hood of Texas (1947) - Overview |publisher=Turner Classic Movies |date=2009-09-06 |access-date=2015-09-09}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/41680/Robin-Hood-of-Texas/overview |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307121326/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/41680/Robin-Hood-of-Texas/overview |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-03-07 |department=Movies & TV Dept. |work=The New York Times |author=Hans J. Wollstein |date=2016 |title=Robin-Hood-of-Texas - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes |access-date=2015-09-09}}{{cite web|url=http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=25328 |title=Robin Hood of Texas |publisher=Afi.com |access-date=2015-09-09}} The film was released on July 15, 1947, by Republic Pictures.
Plot
Robin Hood of Texas is a 1947 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander. The story follows a group of former musicians who, after being cheated out of their earnings by a crooked promoter, decide to turn to a life of crime to recover their lost money. Inspired by the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, they begin robbing from the wealthy to give back to those in need. Along the way, they find themselves entangled with the law, but also with locals who admire their daring spirit. The film combines elements of comedy, adventure, and romance, with Gene Autry playing a key role as the charismatic leader of the group, whose moral struggle forms the heart of the story.
Cast
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- Gene Autry as Gene Autry
- Sterling Holloway as Droopy Haynes
- Adele Mara as Julie
- James Cardwell as Duke Mantel
- John Kellogg as Nick
- Ray Walker as Detective Lt. Lacey
- Archie Twitchell as Jim Prescott
- Paul Bryar as Ace
- James Flavin as Captain Danforth
- Dorothy Vaughan as Mrs. O'Brien
- Stanley Andrews as Mr. Hamby
- Al Bridge as Sheriff
- The Cass County Boys as Musicians
- Bert Dodson as Bass Player Bert
- Fred S. Martin as Accordion Player Freddie
- Jerry Scoggins as Guitar Player Jerry
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0039780|Robin Hood of Texas}}
{{Lesley Selander}}
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Category:1940s English-language films
Category:Republic Pictures films
Category:American Western (genre) films
Category:1947 Western (genre) films
Category:Films directed by Lesley Selander
Category:American black-and-white films
Category:English-language Western (genre) films
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