Actor:n/a Genres:Westerns Sub-Genres:Westerns Studio:BRIDGESTONE MED Format:DVD - Black and White DVD Release Date: 01/01/2001 Original Release Date: 04/15/1947 Theatrical Release Date: 04/15/1947 Release Year: 2001 Run Time: 0hr 45min Screens: Black and White Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
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Robert S. Clay Jr. | St. Louis, MO., USA | 03/07/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Sturdy Grade B western fun starring Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Trigger, and the whole gang. Gravelly voiced Andy Devine is the comedy relief sheriff. ("Aw, Roy! You didn't have to do that!"). Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers sing as they ride along the trail. I mean, what else do you want in a western movie? Roy is a border investigator, and Dale is a visiting western novelist. An inscription on the mission bells of San Angelo carries the clue to a lost silver mine. A gang of smugglers committing murder and mayhem along the Mexican-U.S. border have their own dastardly plans for the mine's valuable silver-ore.This movie is a cut above the typical Roy Rogers western musical revue. There are occasional musical numbers, but they are not obnoxiously intrusive. Hard-riding, two-fisted action is stressed instead. In fact, the movie was criticized in 1947 for being too violent. There is one scene, for example, that shows an outnumbered Roy getting beat to a non-bloody pulp. Now, when was the last time you recall RR losing a fistfight? This movie is good fun for those raised on a steady diet of TV and movie westerns filled with black-hearted villains and roaring six-guns. The movie has one sterling example of immortal dialogue. As Roy socks one of the bad guys, Dale urges him on with the classic line, " 'Atta boy, Roy!" Probably the most succinctly cogent summary one can give of this movie. Nostalgia buffs can nestle in and enjoy this one."
Comments on Bells of San Angelo
James M. Whitney | Beavercreek, Ohio USA | 02/09/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The visual (including color) and sound quality of this video are very good. This full length color version of Bells of San Angelo, which was the second of 19 Trucolor films released by Republic, is highly recommended for Roy Rogers'collectors. It co-stars Dale Evans and Andy Devine (who took "Gabby" Hayes place in the series). This was the last appearance of Dale Evans until her return in Sussana Pass, a later entry in the Trucolor series. Jane Frazee replaced her for several Rogers' Trucolor films. In a post World War II attempt to bring more realism to the Roger's films, Bells of San Angelo includes a segment in which Roy takes a savage beating. Such scenes were a trademark of director William Witney who took over the series in mid 1946."
Fun For Fans of Roy and Dale....Also Sold in Package Deal
L. Shirley | fountain valley, ca United States | 03/18/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
""Bells Of San Angelo"..From 1947 directed by William Witney, this is a corny but fun film, starring Roy Rogers, Trigger(Yes, Trigger gets top billing), Dale Evans and Andy Devine. There's trouble amiss in the local silver mine that borders Mexico. Can Roy save the day(or maybe even Dale to the rescue) and still have time to get in a few tunes? You bet! It's a modern western(for the 40's), but Roy and the boys still ride horses and carry 6 shooters, while everyone else takes the bus!
If you love these old oaters, you should check out the Great American Western series put out by Platinum Disc. There are about 25 volumes of the series, with four flicks on each disc. They may be purchased individually or in sets of anywhere from 2 to 10 discs. The "Bells of San Angelo" may be found on: Great American Western V.20, The, (also included in Vol 2 of the 10 pack set). Volume 20 also includes a great documentary about the John Ford Western, starring "Pappy" himself, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda. The DVDs are not pristeen, but look pretty good for the most part, have 5.1 enhancement, and the price is right(beats buying all these old westerns individually).
Saddle up with the with the gang and Happy Trails to you....Laurie"
A Really Good Video
L. Shirley | 04/06/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Bells of San Angelo is one of my favorite Roy Rogers videos. Dale and Roy have some great lines and the fight scene is really good. Dale, the writer of fanciful cowboy novels, actually helps save the day. This video is really great and I hope every one enjoys watching it as much as I did."
A Horse Opera from Yesteryear
Acute Observer | Jersey Shore USA | 10/24/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"A group of riders come singing into town. Next we see a man in a buggy fleeing while being fired upon. The pursuers plant evidence to prove the man was a thief. Roy Rogers rides to the mine to investigate. The mine manager explains their policy against thieves. A letter to Roy says a writer will arrive to get information for a book. There is a surprise here! The boys sing a song boasting of their courage. [How many bullets in a six-shooter? Sixteen? The script plays with the western legends.] This "horse opera" mixes in singing and music with dramatic events. There is a secret to the San Angelo mine. It is being used to bring silver from a low-cost area to a high-price area; they are arbitrageurs and smugglers.
The padre asks for help to find a missing sentry. They search all night and find nothing. There is no time to get a search warrant for the Monarch mine. Roy and the Sheriff fall into a trap. Later a stranger shows up to search for a man. There is a new owner to this land, like a feudal lord. Who can it be? There is more humor in holding a fox hunt. [This pads out the film and provides a chase scene.] Two men abduct Bates and hit him. Who would want to hurt him? Roy surmises that smuggling is going on. They find a hidden cave from an old legend. Lee Madison is sent back to summon help, but she is stopped. Trigger the Wonder Horse gets through and summons help! Reinforcements arrive to turn the tide of battle. Gridley takes Lee as a hostage. Two dogs run after them. Life imitates art. The bad guys are captured after a fight; the dogs helped. There is a happy ending.
These films provided entertainment for millions of children in the 1940s. Sixty years later you can see them as low-budget entertainment. They are never shown on TV since the 1950s. It also shows how a powerful corporation can oppress the people. If you were born after the 1950s you can view what used to be popular entertainment. This is an amusing film if you don't expect too much from it.