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Directed by Elmer Clifton Edited by Maurice Wright Director Elmer Clifton Music director Hans J. Salter Distributed by Universal Studios | 6.2/10 IMDb Music by Hans J. Salter Release date August 1942 (1942-08) Running time 1h 2m Cinematography Harry Neumann | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written by Oliver Drake
Grace Norton (adaption) Starring Johnny Mack Brown
Tex Ritter
Fuzzy Knight
Jennifer Holt Cast Tex Ritter, Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt Similar The Secret of Treasure Island, Gangsters of the Frontier, Fighting Caballero, Assassin of Youth, Rough Riding Ranger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pee wee s big adventure deep in the heart of texas
Deep in the Heart of Texas is a 1942 black-and-white western released in the United States starring Johnny Mack Brown as a man instrumental in restoring Texas. It was directed by western director Elmer Clifton. The film is situated during the American Civil War in Texas.
Contents
- Pee wee s big adventure deep in the heart of texas
- Deep in the heart of texas song
- Plot
- Accolades
- References
The film is best known for its performance of American folk song "Deep in the Heart of Texas" which is sung by country singer Tex Ritter with Jimmy Wakely Trio.
Deep in the heart of texas song
Plot
The film's main character is righteous Jim Mallory. He and his friend, "Happy" T. Snodgrass, are seeking Jim's father, because they have heard about his cruel domination. They try to stop him with this gang. After they manage to stop their activity with the help of newspaper publisher Jonathan Taylor, his daughter Nan and Governor representative Brent Gordon. But then Jim is put into the jail. After this complication Jim's father decides he joins Brent and Jonathan and they together let Jim free.
Accolades
In 2004, the American Film Institute nominated song "Deep in the Heart of Texas" from this film for AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs.