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Aug 19, 1940
Tex Ritter stars in the debut of the western "Arizona Frontier," with Jim Thorpe playing Indian chief Grey Cloud. Ritter's vocal performances in the film include the cowboy classic "Red River Valley"
Aug 29, 1940
Homesteaders battle for land in the movie "Oklahoma Renegades," debuting in theaters. The western's cast includes Eddie Dean, Lee "Lasses" White and steel guitarist Frankie Marvin
Sep 6, 1940
Gene Autry has the lead role in the debut of "Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride," in which he portrays a meat-packing plant owner battling a ruthless competitor. Also in the picture: usual sidekick Smiley Burnette and songwriter Cindy Walker
Sep 15, 1940
The Roy Rogers western "Colorado" appears in movie theaters with additional roles for Gabby Hayes and Spade Cooley, who plays an outlaw. The picture also features several Stephen Foster songs, including "Camptown Races" and "Oh Suzanna"
Oct 4, 1940
Singing cowboy Ray Whitley delivers a handful of songs he co-wrote with Fred Rose in the B-western "Wagon Train"
Oct 7, 1940
Monogram Pictures releases the western "Trailing Double Trouble," with Johnny Bond and Jimmy Wakely appearing on the soundtrack
Oct 10, 1940
The Red Barry western "Frontier Vengeance" debuts in movie theaters. Cindy Walker appears in the picture as a singing cowgirl
Oct 21, 1940
Charles Starrett and The Sons Of The Pioneers try to save a western town from outlaws with the movie debut of "West Of Abilene." The Pioneers perform their trademark "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
Oct 21, 1940
Roy Rogers is "Young Bill Hickok" as the western legend is portrayed on the silver screen. Gabby Hayes and Spade Cooley also make appearances
Nov 4, 1940
The movie "Melody Ranch" opens with a cast that includes Gene Autry, Gabby Hayes and Jimmy Durante. Autry is designated honorary sheriff in the picture for a Frontier Days celebration, set in fictitious Torpedo, Arizona
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