The Old Barn Dance (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, The Old Barn Dance is a western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Autry and his buddies have a horse selling business which is threatened by a tractor company which claims horses are out of date.
Who’s in it. The Old Barn Dance stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse, Joan Valerie as Sally Dawson and Sammy McKim as Johnny Dawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Old Barn Dance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Barn Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Barn Dance 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 Old Barn Dance (1938)?
- In US, The Old Barn Dance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old Barn Dance worth watching?
- The Old Barn Dance holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Old Barn Dance?
- The Old Barn Dance stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Joan Valerie, Sammy McKim and Walt Shrum and His Colorado Hillbillies.
- When was The Old Barn Dance released?
- The Old Barn Dance was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.