The year 1971 in film involved some significant events.
Leroy Robert White, better known as Lee "Lasses" White or Leroy"Lasses" White, was an American vaudeville pianist, songwriter and entertainer who became an actor of the stage, screen and radio. He became famous doing minstrel shows during the early part of the 1900s, and wrote one of the first copyrighted twelve-bar blues, "Nigger Blues". After spending some time on radio, White entered the film industry in the late 1930s. During his eleven-year career he appeared in over 70 films.
Riders of the Dawn is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and starring Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White and Sarah Padden. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vin Taylor.
Song of the Range is a 1944 American musical Western film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore and Lee 'Lasses' White.
Song of the Wasteland is a 1947 American Western film directed by Thomas Carr and written by J. Benton Cheney. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee White, Dottye Brown, Henry Hall, John James and Mike Ragan. The film was released on May 31, 1947, by Monogram Pictures.
Moon Over Montana is a 1946 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Louise Rousseau. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Jennifer Holt, Jack Ingram, Louise Arthur and Stanley Blystone. The film was released on February 16, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Rainbow Over the Rockies is a 1947 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Elmer Clifton. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee White, Dennis Moore, Pat Starling, Jack Baxley and Budd Buster. The film was released on February 8, 1947 by Monogram Pictures.
Ghost of Hidden Valley is a 1946 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Ellen Coyle. The film stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Jean Carlin, John Meredith, Charles King and Jimmy Aubrey. The film was released on June 5, 1946, by Producers Releasing Corporation.
West of the Alamo is a 1946 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Louise Rousseau. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Ray Whitley, Jack Ingram, Iris Lancaster and Early Cantrell. The film was released on April 20, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Springtime in Texas is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Frances Kavanaugh. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore, Lee "Lasses" White, Marie Harmon, Rex Lease and Pearl Early. The film was released on June 2, 1945, by Monogram Pictures.
Trail to Mexico is a 1946 American Western film written and directed by Oliver Drake. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Julian Rivero, Dolores Castelli, Dora Del Rio and Terry Frost. The film was released on June 29, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Saddle Serenade is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Frances Kavanaugh. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, John James, Nancy Brinckman, Jack Ingram and Claire James. The film was released on August 11, 1945, by Monogram Pictures.
Six Gun Man is a 1946 American Western film written and directed by Harry L. Fraser. The film stars Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, Jimmy Martin, Jean Carlin, I. Stanford Jolley, Brooke Temple, Bud Osborne and Budd Buster. The film was released on February 1, 1946, by Producers Releasing Corporation.
Roaring Westward is a 1949 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Ronald Davidson. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Dennis Moore, Lois Hall, Jack Ingram and Claire Whitney. The film was released on September 15, 1949, by Monogram Pictures.
Six-Gun Serenade is a 1947 American Western film directed by Ford Beebe and written by Bennett Cohen. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Kay Morley, Jimmy Martin, Steve Clark and Pierce Lyden. The film was released on April 15, 1947, by Monogram Pictures.
The Lonesome Trail is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and Lindsley Parsons, starring Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, and John James. It premiered in New York City on December 8, 1945.
Lawless Code is a 1949 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Basil Dickey. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Ellen Hall, Tris Coffin, Riley Hill and Kenne Duncan. The film was released on December 4, 1949, by Monogram Pictures.
Overland Riders is a 1946 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Ellen Coyle. The film stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Patti McCarty, Slim Whitaker, Bud Osborne and Jack O'Shea. The film was released on August 21, 1946, by Producers Releasing Corporation.
The Kid from Gower Gulch is a 1950 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Elmer Clifton. The film stars Spade Cooley, Bob Gilbert, Wanda Cantlon, Jack Baxley, Billy Dix and Joe Hiser. The film was released on January 15, 1950, by Astor Pictures.
Ginger is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Oliver Drake and starring Frank Albertson, Barbara Read, and Janet Burston. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures.
