A rancher dies under mysterious circumstances, and his fortune is inherited by a young boy. Roy Rogers, a newspaper editor, investigates his possible murder with the assistance of big city reporter Connie.
1946 American Musical Crime Western Film
Ranch owner Sam Talbot passes away under mysterious circumstances, allegedly for falling from a horse. St. Louis reporter Connie Edwards comes to check a rumor that he might have been murdered. She goes to Roy Rogers, editor of the local newspaper, and he takes her to the reading of Talbot's will. The ranch is left to Talbot's 12-year-old ward, Duke Lowery, much to the dismay of Talbot's niece, Jan Holloway. There are attempts to kill the young boy and time runs out for the journalists on their attempt to uncover the conspiracy behind the rancher's death.
Home In Oklahoma is an independent film that was directed by William Witney, based on an original story by Harold Buckley. The film was produced by Harry Grey for Republic Pictures. The film premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival on October 18, 1946, where it won the award for Best Musical Feature Film-Audience Choice. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised the musical numbers, the action scenes, and the chemistry between Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
The film was part of a series of musical westerns starring Roy Rogers and Trigger. Roy Rogers was one of the most popular and successful western stars of his time. He was known for his singing voice, his cowboy skills, and his good-natured personality. Trigger was his faithful horse companion who was also famous for his intelligence and tricks. Together they made more than 80 films between 1938 and 1951. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were married on location at the Flying L Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma after filming "Home in Oklahoma" together. There exists a memorial plaque there today commemorating their marriage.
