Deep in the Heart of Texas (1942)

Name: Deep in the Heart of Texas
Genre: Western
Released: 1942-09-25
Duration: 62 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt, William Farnum

Deep in the Heart of Texas (1942), directed by Elmer Clifton, starring Johnny Mack Brown and Tex Ritter.

09/25/1942 BR Western 1h 2m

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Synopsis

Hoping to increase its box-office allure by adopting the title of a popular song, Deep in the Heart of Texas (clap!clap!clap!clap!) was the first Johnny Mack Brown western of the 1942-43 season. The plot concerns a group of insurrectionists who intend to keep Texas separate from the rest of the USA.

Elmer CliftonDirector
Oliver DrakeWriter

About the film

Deep in the Heart of Texas is a 1942 American black-and-white Western film directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Johnny Mack Brown as a man instrumental in restoring Texas after the end of the American Civil War. 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 the Jimmy Wakely Trio.

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Plot

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.

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Accolades

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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External links

Deep in the Heart of Texas at IMDb

Deep in the Heart of Texas at the TCM Movie Database (archived)

Deep in the Heart of Texas at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films

Text from Deep in the Heart of Texas (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_in_the_Heart_of_Texas_(film)

Trivia

It premiered on September 25, 1942, a Friday.
It runs 1h02 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosUniversal Pictures
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Elmer Clifton Director
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What is Deep in the Heart of Texas about?

Deep in the Heart of Texas: Hoping to increase its box-office allure by adopting the title of a popular song, Deep in the Heart of Texas (clap!clap!clap!clap!) was the first Johnny Mack Brown western of the 1942-43 season. The plot concerns a group of insurrectionists who intend to keep Texas separate from the rest of the USA.

Who directed Deep in the Heart of Texas?

Deep in the Heart of Texas was directed by Elmer Clifton in 1942.

Who stars in Deep in the Heart of Texas?

The cast of Deep in the Heart of Texas includes Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt and William Farnum.

How long is Deep in the Heart of Texas?

Deep in the Heart of Texas runs for 62 minutes, or 1h02.