Bells of Capistrano (1942)

In the dusty heart of the American rodeo circuit, the Johnson Brothers Rodeo, led by the cunning Shag Johnson, has been locked in a bitter rivalry with Jennifer Benton's World-Wide Wild West Show. When the charismatic cowboy Gene Autry and his companion Frog Millhouse stumble upon a skirmish between the two shows, they come to the rescue of the elderly McCracken couple, earning them a place in Benton's troupe. As Gene's melodious voice echoes through the jailhouse, attracting crowds and bolstering the World-Wide Show's appeal, Shag Johnson watches his chance of securing the coveted Capistrano Festival and Madison Square Garden rodeo contracts slipping away. Spurred by Gene's refusal of a $10,000 offer to switch sides, Shag resorts to arson, devastating the Capistrano stage and gravely injuring Pa McCracken. Facing a costly life-saving operation for Pa, Gene seemingly betrays his friends, accepting Johnson's offer to fund the specialist's fee. His apparent disloyalty leaves Jennifer heartbroken. However, when Gene uncovers Johnson's treachery during his stint at the Johnson Brothers Rodeo, he masterminds a daring plan to force confessions from Shag and his henchman Jenkins. His audacious scheme not only clears his name and secures Pa's operation but also frees him from Johnson's contract, setting the stage for a thrilling finale in the wild west show rivalry.

Bells of Capistrano is a western movie featuring Virginia Grey and directed by William Morgan.

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