Springtime in the Rockies (1937 film)

Springtime in the Rockies is a 1937 American Western musical film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Polly Rowles. The film is notable as one of Autry's early starring roles and for its setting, despite being filmed primarily in California. The plot revolves around Gene Autry, a singing cowboy, who becomes involved in a scheme to swindle a young woman out of her ranch. He uses his singing and riding skills to uncover the plot and bring the villains to justice. The film features several musical numbers performed by Autry, adding to its appeal as a Western musical. Springtime in the Rockies is considered a representative example of the singing cowboy genre that was popular in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s.