Deep in the Heart of Texas (film)
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Elmer Clifton |
| Written by |
Oliver Drake Grace Norton (adaption) |
| Starring |
Johnny Mack Brown Tex Ritter Fuzzy Knight Jennifer Holt |
| Music by | Hans J. Salter |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | Maurice Wright |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
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.
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.
Cast
- Johnny Mack Brown as Jim Mallory
- Tex Ritter as Brent Gordon
- Fuzzy Knight as 'Happy' T. Snodgrass
- Jennifer Holt as Nan Taylor
- William Farnum as Colonel Mallory
- Harry Woods as Sergeant Idaho
- Kenneth Harlan as Captain Sneed
- Pat O'Malley as Jonathan Taylor
- Roy Brent as Sam Franklin
- Edmund Cobb as Lieutenant Matthews
- Jimmy Wakely Trio as Saloon Musicians
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.[1]
References
- ↑ "AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs Nominees" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-13.