Melody Ranch (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, Melody Ranch is a western film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 84 minutes. “Join the fun with Public Cowboy No. 1!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. His Arizona hometown of Torpedo invites Gene back to be the honorary sheriff of the Frontier Days Celebration.
Who’s in it. Melody Ranch stars Gene Autry as Cornelius J. Courtney, Ann Miller as Julie Shelton, Jimmy Durante as Cornelius J. Courtney and Barton MacLane as Mark Wildhack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Melody Ranch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Melody Ranch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melody Ranch 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 Melody Ranch (1940)?
- In US, Melody Ranch 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 Melody Ranch worth watching?
- Melody Ranch holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melody Ranch?
- Melody Ranch stars Gene Autry, Ann Miller, Jimmy Durante, Barton MacLane and Jerome Cowan.
- When was Melody Ranch released?
- Melody Ranch was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.