Grand Ole Opry (film)

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Grand Ole Opry
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay byDorrell McGowan
Stuart E. McGowan
Produced by Armand Schaefer
StarringLeon Weaver
Frank Weaver
June Weaver
Lois Ranson
Allan Lane
Henry Kolker
Cinematography Jack A. Marta
Edited byRay Snyder
Music by William Lava
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • June 25, 1940 (1940-06-25)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Grand Ole Opry is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars the vaudeville comedy troupe the Weaver Brothers and Elviry, with Lois Ranson, Allan Lane and Henry Kolker. The film was released on June 25, 1940, by Republic Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The story embraces neither the Grand Ole Opry building nor is it mentioned in the film: the only connection is a number of Grand Ole Opry regulars appearing in the film.

Plot

The film starts with the governor wandering into a duck hunt and getting killed.

The plot then revolves around a campaign to elect a new governor, candidates focussing upon a proposed Farmer's Bill.

The campaign speeches (and songs) are broadcast on the XYZ radio channel.

Candidates are disrupted by singing on a constant basis. Weaver proves the popular choice as he opts for Grand Ole Opry as the music of his campaign.

Cast

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References

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