Sioux City Sue (1946)

The film "Sioux City Sue" spins a captivating tale of ambition, authenticity, and adventure in the wild terrain of Hollywood and the open plains of a cattle ranch. When Hollywood talent scout Sue Warner, an ambitious woman with a keen eye, stumbles upon a singing cowboy named Gene Autry while in search of fresh talent, she sees in him an undeniable star quality. Striking a deal with this rugged cattle rancher, she convinces him to journey to Hollywood, with the promise of a screen role for his faithful horse, Champion. However, Hollywood's glittering facade quickly tarnishes for Gene, when he discovers his melodious voice is to be used for an animated donkey, not the silver-screen hero he imagined himself to be. Feeling duped, Gene and Champion, his trusty companion, retreat in indignation to the familiar expanse of their ranch, unknowingly followed by a repentant Sue, eager to prove her sincerity. Back in the rugged comfort of his ranch, Sue finds herself donning the hat of a cook, while Gene's screen test, despite the initial misleading intention, unexpectedly captures the attention of the studio heads. Recognizing his innate appeal, they decide to offer him a contract to star in a musical western, a decision that sparks a series of misunderstandings and reveals Sue's true intentions. Just as Gene begins to see the genuine opportunity offered by Sue and Hollywood, danger looms on the horizon. A nefarious gang of rustlers plots to destroy his ranch's dam, threatening to flood his land and endanger his livestock. As the drama unfolds, Gene must muster the courage to face both the outlaws threatening his ranch and the siren call of the Hollywood spotlight. Will he become the hero in real life as he could be on screen? Only time and the rolling credits of "Sioux City Sue" will tell.

Sioux City Sue is a music movie featuring Gene Autry and directed by Frank McDonald.

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