The Singing Sheriff

The Singing Sheriff

IT TAKES A CROSBY TO TAME THE OLD WEST...By Song

1944 · 63 min · ★ 9.0 · Western, Comedy, Music

In this comic western, a Broadway star leaves his musical revue to go West and help out his troubled friend. While there, the performer finds himself forced into becoming the town sheriff. Mayhem ensues, but somehow, the crooner manages to round up a band of killers.

Directed by Leslie Goodwins · Written by John Grey

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