The Singing Cowboy (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1936, The Singing Cowboy is a western film directed by Mack V. Wright, running about 56 minutes. “Battling a murder mob...burning up airwaves...with your ace saddle star!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rodeo singer (Gene Autry) funds a little girl's operation with a show, on television.
Who’s in it. The Singing Cowboy stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse, Lois Wilde as Helen Blake and Lon Chaney Jr. as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Singing Cowboy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singing Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singing Cowboy tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singing Cowboy (1936)?
- In US, The Singing Cowboy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Singing Cowboy worth watching?
- The Singing Cowboy holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Singing Cowboy?
- The Singing Cowboy stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Lois Wilde, Lon Chaney Jr. and Champion.
- When was The Singing Cowboy released?
- The Singing Cowboy was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.