Under Western Skies
Seen it?1945 | 57 min | Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for music lovers and western fans. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 57 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
An Arizona teacher (Noah Beery Jr.) saves a vaudeville star (Martha O'Driscoll) and her troupe from a bandit (Leo Carrillo).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Yarbrough
- Martha O'DriscollKatie Wells
- Noah Beery Jr.Tod Howell
- Leo CarrilloKing Carlos Randall
- Leon ErrolWillie Wells
- Irving BaconSheriff James Whitcolm Wyatt
- Ian KeithProfessor Moffett
- Jennifer HoltCharity
- Edna May WonacottFaith
- Earle HodginsMayor Dave Mayfield
- Al ShawBarton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)