Dale Evans

Acting

Dale Evans

Born October 31, 1912 · Uvalde, Texas, USA

Died February 7, 2001 · aged 88

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dale Evans was the stage name of Frances Octavia Smith (October 31, 1912 – February 7, 2001), an American writer, movie star, and singer-songwriter. She was the third wife (after the death of his second wife) of singing cowboy Roy Rogers. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dale Evans, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia…

Known For

Rio GrandeRio Grande · 1950
Rio Grande
★ 6.81950
MovieWestern
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
In Old OklahomaIn Old Oklahoma · 1943
In Old Oklahoma
★ 6.21943
MovieWestern
Cowboy Dan Somers and oilman Jim "Hunk" Gardner compete for oil lease rights on Indian land in Oklahoma, as well as for the favors of schoolteacher Cathy Allen.
Pals of the Golden WestPals of the Golden West · 1951
Pals of the Golden West
★ 7.51951
MovieWestern
US Border Patrolman Roy Rogers is assigned to prevent a herd of diseased cattle from crossing over from Mexico.
Man from OklahomaMan from Oklahoma · 1945
Man from Oklahoma
★ 6.31945
MovieActionWestern
The feuding Lanes and Whittakers are brought together with the help of Roy Rogers, when a business tycoon tries to play one family against the other.
Lights of Old Santa FeLights of Old Santa Fe · 1944
Lights of Old Santa Fe
★ 5.61944
MovieActionWestern
Sandwiched in between the numerous musical numbers, the Gabby Whittaker and Madden rodeo's are competing for bookings. When Gabby gets a date in Albuquerque, Madden has his man destroy his equipment. Roy finds a broken rawhide rope at the scene and uses it to bring Madden to justice.
Here Comes ElmerHere Comes Elmer · 1943
Here Comes Elmer
★ 10.01943
MovieComedy
This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because she isn't really right. Unfortunately, her angry father is their sponsor and when he finds out, he withdraws all support.
Orchestra WivesOrchestra Wives · 1942
Orchestra Wives
★ 6.51942
MovieDramaMusic
Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrison's band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the band's tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.
Bells of San AngeloBells of San Angelo · 1947
Bells of San Angelo
★ 4.51947
MovieActionAdventure
Gridley is mining silver from an old Mexican mine and bringing it into the USA thru a passage into his worthless mine. Border guard Rogers suspects Gridley and finally finds the secret entrance to the Mexican mine. He sends Lee Madison for help only to have her captured by Gridley. Trigger brings help that takes care of Gridley's men and now Roy has to rescue Madison.

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Song of NevadaSong of Nevada · 1944
Song of Nevada
★ 6.31944
MovieWestern
When John Barrabbee's plane makes an emergency landing, he wanders off and joins Roy's cattle drive. Later he learns he was killed when his plane resumed its flight and crashed. He also learns his daughter is going to sell his ranch and marry a man he dislikes. So he gives Roy a job on the ranch and sends him off to see if he can prevent both of these events while he remains in hiding. Written by Maurice VanAuken Western girl moves east and influenced badly by her snobby fiance. She returns to sell her deceased father's ranch. The father isn't really dead, though; he's hoping that his friend Roy can restore the girl's western values. Songs include "New Moon Over Nevada," "A Cowboy has to Yodel in the Morning," and "The Harum Scarum Baron of the Harmonium." Written by Ed Stephan

Joan Barrabee