The Old Chisholm Trail (film)

The Old Chisholm Trail is a 1942 American Western film directed by Elmer Clifton. It stars Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight, and Jennifer Holt. The film revolves around Tex Houston (Ritter), a cattleman who faces off against corrupt landowners attempting to control the Chisholm Trail. Fuzzy Knight provides comic relief as Tex's sidekick. The plot centers around a land grab scheme and efforts to ensure fair use of the trail for cattle drives. The film features several musical numbers performed by Tex Ritter, consistent with the singing cowboy genre popular at the time. While not considered a major cinematic achievement, The Old Chisholm Trail is representative of the low-budget, formulaic Westerns produced during Hollywood's Golden Age and provides a glimpse into the cultural fascination with the American West.