1946 film
My Pal Trigger is a 1946 American Western musical film directed by Frank McDonald. The screenplay by Jack Townley and John K. Butler was based upon a story by Paul Gangelin. The film stars Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, George “Gabby” Hayes, Jack Holt, and Trigger in a story about the origin of Rogers' mount, and their deep and faithful bond. The film features several musical numbers for Rogers, Evans, and Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers.
It was filmed at Deerwood Stock Farm (Kentucky Park Farms) in Thousand Oaks, California.[1][2]
Cast
- Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, a horse dealer and peddler of leather goods
- Trigger (horse) as Trigger, the son of Kendrick’s Golden Sovereign and Roy’s Lady
- George "Gabby" Hayes as Gabby Kendrick, owner of the Golden Horse Ranch and Golden Sovereign, a stallion
- Dale Evans as Susan Kendrick, his daughter
- Bob Nolan as Bob, a Kendrick ranch hand
- Sons of the Pioneers as musicians and Kendrick ranch hands
- Jack Holt as Brett Scoville, a wealthy rancher, horse breeder, and owner of the El Dorado casino and nightclub
- LeRoy Mason as Carson, Scoville’s henchman
- Roy Barcroft as Hunter, Scoville’s henchman
- Kenne Duncan as a croupier at Scoville’s nightclub
- Sam Flint as the Sheriff of El Dorado County
- Ralph Sanford as Al, an auctioneer
- Francis McDonald as Pete, a storekeeper
- Harlan Briggs as Dr. Bentley, a veterinarian
- William Haade as Davis
Music
- “She’s Havin’ Too Much Fun” (sung by Rogers and Evans)
- “Old Faithful” (sung by Rogers)
See also
References
- ^ Schneider, Jerry L. (2015). Western Filming Locations Book 1. CP Entertainment Books. Page 133. ISBN 9780692561348.
- ^ Reid, John Howard (2006). Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films. Lulu, Inc. Page 99. ISBN 9781430309680.
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