Utah (1945) Director: John English Studio: Republic Pictures Starring: * Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers * Dale Evans as Dorothy Bryant * George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Wittaker * Peggy Stewart as Jackie * Grant Withers as Ben Bowman * Jill Browning as Babe * Beverly Lloyd as Wanda * Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers as themselves Release Date: March 21, 1945 Runtime: 77 minutes Format: * Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 * Color: Black and White * Sound Mix: Mono Country: United States Language: English Genres: Western, Musical, Comedy --- Summary: In this lively Western musical, singer Dorothy Bryant inherits a Utah ranch and plans to sell it to finance her Broadway dreams. Ranch foreman Roy Rogers and his sidekick Gabby Wittaker deceive her into thinking the property is in disrepair. As Roy and Dorothy fall in love, she discovers the ruse and sells the land to the villainous Ben Bowman. Roy must then navigate a series of challenges to reclaim the ranch and win Dorothy's heart. --- Background: Utah is a remake of the 1937 film Springtime in the Rockies. Directed by John English, the film features Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger, along with his frequent co-star Dale Evans. The movie showcases several musical numbers performed by Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and the Sons of the Pioneers, blending traditional Western themes with musical elements. --- Trivia: * The film features eight musical numbers, including "Lonesome Cowboy Blues" and "Utah Trail." * Utah was one of the many Westerns produced by Republic Pictures during the 1940s. * The film was shot on location in California's Lone Pine and Agoura Ranch areas. * It was released on March 21, 1945, and is available for viewing on platforms like Prime Video. --- Hashtags: \#Utah1945 #RoyRogers #DaleEvans #WesternMusical #ClassicFilm #SingingCowboy #RepublicPictures #Trigger #GabbyHayes #OldWestCinema