Public Cowboy No. 1 (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1937, Public Cowboy No. 1 is a western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 54 minutes. “YOU'RE HEADED FOR BIG THRILLS WHEN YOU RIDE WITH GENE AND SING HIS STIRRING SONGS OF THE SADDLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deputies Gene Autry and Frog go up against modern cattle rustlers. These rustlers use technology such as, airplanes, radios and refrigerated trucks to steal the cows, butcher them in the field and ship them out before getting caught. This causes the town to bring in a modern NYC detective to catch the crooks, but will Autry and Frog be permanently out of a job?
Who’s in it. Public Cowboy No. 1 stars Gene Autry as Helen Morgan, Smiley Burnette as Helen Morgan, Ann Rutherford as Helen Morgan and William Farnum as Sheriff Matt Doniphon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Public Cowboy No. 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Public Cowboy No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Public Cowboy No. 1 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 Public Cowboy No. 1 (1937)?
- In US, Public Cowboy No. 1 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Public Cowboy No. 1 worth watching?
- Public Cowboy No. 1 holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Public Cowboy No. 1?
- Public Cowboy No. 1 stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Ann Rutherford, William Farnum and Arthur Loft.
- When was Public Cowboy No. 1 released?
- Public Cowboy No. 1 was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.
