Under California Stars (1948) Director: William Witney Studio: Republic Pictures Starring: Roy Rogers, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine, George Lloyd, Michael Chapin, House Peters Jr., Steve Clark, Joseph A. Garro, Paul Power, John Wald, Bob Nolan, Sons of the Pioneers Release Date: 1948 Runtime: 70 minutes Format: Trucolor | Mono | Sound | Western | Musical | Comedy Country: United States Language: English Genres: Western | Musical | Comedy | Adventure --- Summary: Roy Rogers returns to his California ranch after a successful film career, only to find a gang of horse rustlers targeting his property. When his beloved horse Trigger is kidnapped and a ransom demanded, Roy teams up with friends and allies—including Jane Frazee and the Sons of the Pioneers—to rescue Trigger and stop the outlaws. Filled with musical performances, comedic antics, and classic Western heroics, the film blends action with lighthearted entertainment. --- Background: Produced by Republic Pictures and directed by William Witney, Under California Stars showcases Roy Rogers at the height of his popularity as the “King of the Cowboys.” The film features the musical talents of Rogers, Jane Frazee, and the Sons of the Pioneers, combining Western adventure with comedy and song. Shot in Trucolor, it remains a colorful example of late-1940s B-Westerns aimed at family audiences. --- Trivia: Features several songs performed by Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers, including the title song “Under California Stars.” Andy Devine provides comic relief as Cookie Bullfincher. Trucolor was Republic Pictures’ proprietary color process, giving the film a distinctive look. The film was part of a series of Roy Rogers Westerns released by Republic Pictures. --- Hashtags: #UnderCaliforniaStars #RoyRogers #WesternComedy #1940sWestern #SonsOfThePioneers #JaneFrazee #AndyDevine #Trucolor #RepublicPictures #ClassicWestern #VintageCinema #PublicDomainFilm