Deep in the Heart of Texas (film)
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | |
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| Directed by | Elmer Clifton |
| Written by |
Oliver Drake Grace Norton (adaption) |
| Starring |
Johnny Mack Brown Tex Ritter Fuzzy Knight Jennifer Holt |
| Music by | Hans J. Salter |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | Maurice Wright |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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62 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Deep in the Heart of Texas is a 1942 black-and-white western released in the United States starring Johnny Mack Brown as a man instrumental in restoring Texas. It was directed by western director Elmer Clifton. The film is situated during the American Civil War in Texas.
The film is best known for its performance of American folk song "Deep in the Heart of Texas" which is sung by country singer Tex Ritter with Jimmy Wakely Trio.
The film's main character is righteous Jim Mallory. He and his friend, "Happy" T. Snodgrass, are seeking Jim's father, because they have heard about his cruel domination. They try to stop him with this gang. After they manage to stop their activity with the help of newspaper publisher Jonathan Taylor, his daughter Nan and Governor representative Brent Gordon. But then Jim is put into the jail. After this complication Jim's father decides he joins Brent and Jonathan and they together let Jim free.
In 2004, the American Film Institute nominated song "Deep in the Heart of Texas" from this film for AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs.
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