Over the Santa Fe Trail (1947): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1947, Over the Santa Fe Trail is a music and western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 63 minutes. “The West's Jumpin' With Jive And Joy In A Star-Rarin' Action Musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Curt Mason saves Doc Henderson's Medicine Show from being robbed by the Morrell gang but later earns the enmity of Carolyn when he blames the troupe for polluting a local watering hole. Arriving in town, the medicine show, which consists of Doc Henderson, Taffy, the singing group the Hoosier Hot Shots and Carolyn, begin their performance while Curt is unsuccessfully attempting to stop the Morrell gang from robbing the bank. The sheriff mistakes Curt for one of the gang, and to save their friend, Curt's buddies Biscuit and Big Boy stampede their cattle through town. In order to clear his good name, Curt and his friends go in search of the real bank robbers, who as it turns out are working under orders from Doc Henderson.

Who’s in it. Over the Santa Fe Trail stars Ken Curtis as Curt Mason, Jennifer Holt as Carolyn, Guy Kibbee as Biscuits and Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Big Boy Jackson, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Santa Fe Trail page.

If you liked it. Fans of Over the Santa Fe Trail tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.