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Bells of Capistrano (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1942, Bells of Capistrano is a western film directed by William Morgan, running about 78 minutes. “THE STAR ALL AMERICA'S TALKING ABOUT!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. America's favorite singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in this vintage tale as an up-and-coming rodeo singer caught in the middle of two rival companies, both angling to ride the talented crooner to riches. Featuring several memorable musical performances from Autry, including renditions of "Forgive Me" and "In Old Capistrano," this rousing Western co-stars Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey and Lucien Littlefield.

Who’s in it. Bells of Capistrano stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette as Frog, Virginia Grey as Jennifer Benton and Lucien Littlefield as Daniel (Pop) McCracken, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bells of Capistrano 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 Bells of Capistrano page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bells of Capistrano 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 Bells of Capistrano (1942)?
In US, Bells of Capistrano 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 Bells of Capistrano worth watching?
Bells of Capistrano holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bells of Capistrano?
Bells of Capistrano stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey, Lucien Littlefield and Morgan Conway.
When was Bells of Capistrano released?
Bells of Capistrano was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.