Cowboy Blues (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Cowboy Blues is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 62 minutes. “AN ACTION MUSICAL with THE PLAINSMEN and CAROLINA COTTON!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starring Ken Curtis and the hayseed singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots, this musical Western is really Lady for a Day with a switch in gender. Rotund Guy Kibbee is Dusty Nelson, the handyman at the Bar B dude ranch, whose daughter Susan is arriving with her socialite fiancee, Jerome Winston. Susan believes her father owns the ranch, and to spare Dusty any embarrassment, the Hot Shots, ranch manager Curt Durant and sidekick Big Boy Stover agree to continue the deception.
Who’s in it. Cowboy Blues stars Ken Curtis as Curt Durant, Jeff Donnell as Susan Nelson, Guy Kibbee as Dusty Nelson and Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Big Boy Stover, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cowboy Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cowboy Blues 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 Cowboy Blues (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cowboy Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Cowboy Blues?
- Cowboy Blues stars Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Guy Kibbee, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams and Isabel Randolph.
- When was Cowboy Blues released?
- Cowboy Blues was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.