The first time Glenn Ford appeared on screen I audibly and rather loudly went “OOF.” It has been far too long since I’ve seen one of his films.

This is actually pretty fun, with an entertaining enough story and some awesome support (and performances!) from Ann Miller. 

It’s funny to see Ford in a comedic western role early in his career given how westerns would give him some of his strongest performances in his later career.

This is quite silly and very cute; I’m kind of surprised it’s not more widely available. I mean, don’t get me wrong — it’s nothing special, but baby Glenn Ford has dopey charm by the boatload (not to mention extremely tight sheriff’s clothes), Penny Singleton is very funny in a role that essentially lampoons the myriad Proper Young Ladies from the East who litter westerns, and the music (featuring a lot of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys) is lots of fun. Plus, it’s only 70 minutes!

ETA: A year before this was released, Ford appeared in his only Blondie movie, with Singleton and director Frank R. Strayer. Columbia must have liked how that came out since they tossed the three of them together here again.

The corny west with a delightful female uproar to top it! Glenn Ford comes in as the new goof of a sheriff, only to be up-staged by Penny Singleton at just about everything. All cute and silly with lovely support from Allen Jenkins as the "singing" deputy and Ann Miller as the raunchy showgirl. Might not be the greatest spoof of the wild west, but it's definitely worth a good laugh.

This is quite silly and very cute; I’m kind of surprised it’s not more widely available. I mean, don’t get me wrong — it’s nothing special, but baby Glenn Ford has dopey charm by the boatload (not to mention extremely tight sheriff’s clothes), Penny Singleton is very funny in a role that essentially lampoons the myriad Proper Young Ladies from the East who litter westerns, and the music (featuring a lot of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys) is lots of fun. Plus, it’s only 70 minutes!

ETA: A year before this was released, Ford appeared in his only Blondie movie, with Singleton and director Frank R. Strayer. Columbia must have liked how that came out since they tossed the three of them together here again.

The first time Glenn Ford appeared on screen I audibly and rather loudly went “OOF.” It has been far too long since I’ve seen one of his films.

This is actually pretty fun, with an entertaining enough story and some awesome support (and performances!) from Ann Miller. 

It’s funny to see Ford in a comedic western role early in his career given how westerns would give him some of his strongest performances in his later career.

Nicknamed "Bill", the daughter of a famous lawman arrives in a crime-ridden town whose citizens were expecting a man in this western comedy starring Penny Singleton. While the film does not milk the comedic potential of the mix-up for all that it is worth, Singleton holds her own for the most part, even proving a good shot on a couple of occasions - and her pet dog rules. The film becomes less interesting as it progresses and co-lead Glenn Ford starts to take centre focus with too much romantic stuff between Singleton and himself. There are some great supporting turns here though, including from Ann Miller who has a breathtaking bar countertop song and dance routine, and with zany shenanigans like a deflating pie, there is always a fair bit to like here even as Singleton increasingly becomes second fiddle to Ford.

The town of Headstone is being terrorized by the bandit Killer Pete and his gang. He has repeatedly robbed them and killed ever sheriff they have had. Enter a young Glenn Ford as the new sheriff sent to town by the state marshals. He hangs out and romances Penny Singleton, the tomboy niece of the town saloon owner who was sent to town for vague reasons. This amiable semi-musical comedy western should really be watched for two reasons. The saloon's band is Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and any excuse to see them play is worth taking. Also, there's a crazily intense cat-fight between Singleton and Ann Miller that briefly transports you into another film.

The corny west with a delightful female uproar to top it! Glenn Ford comes in as the new goof of a sheriff, only to be up-staged by Penny Singleton at just about everything. All cute and silly with lovely support from Allen Jenkins as the "singing" deputy and Ann Miller as the raunchy showgirl. Might not be the greatest spoof of the wild west, but it's definitely worth a good laugh.

Ann Miller dances on a bar and Bob Wills' band plays "Ida Red."  Glenn Ford is cute, and Charlie Ruggles and Allan Jenkins ham it up.  That's enough.