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(Gunshots)

(Gunshots)

You got to hammer faster. Get going. -Yeah, hurry up

You got to hammer faster. Get going. -Yeah, hurry up

there I'm getting hungry. -Come on Roy!- Hey somebody is shooting.

there I'm getting hungry. -Come on Roy!- Hey somebody is shooting.

No.

Why they are too, I heard 'em.

Why they are too, I heard 'em.

Sounds like it's over at the dam. Let's get going.

Sounds like it's over at the dam. Let's get going.

What's that?

What's that?

Yes follow my orders. Use all the forces necessary. I'll

Yes follow my orders. Use all the forces necessary. I'll

Yes follow my orders. Use all the forces necessary. I'll

have the sheriff over from his ranch right away.

have the sheriff over from his ranch right away.

Hello operator, give me 21, Pottingham.

Hello operator, give me 21, Pottingham.

(phone ringing)

Hello. -Hello sheriff, there's

Hello. -Hello sheriff, there's

another fight at the dam. Those rangers have broken loose again.

another fight at the dam. Those rangers have broken loose again.

Well, why don't you give 'em some water then?

That's our business. Are you

going to do your duty, or do we have to kill some of those fools?

All right I'll get out there as soon as I can.

I bet that's Lamb and Hank, they wasn't fooling when they said

I bet that's Lamb and Hank, they wasn't fooling when they said

they's gonna raid the dam.

they's gonna raid the dam.

I guess you're right. -Hey, there's

I guess you're right. -Hey, there's

a couple more of them company guards.

Yeah, well I'll stop them.

You might as well surrender.

Hold it! All

Hold it! All

right, keep 'em up. -Hey yo!

right, keep 'em up. -Hey yo!

Come on, let's get to that bell.

Come on, let's get to that bell.

Hey, wait a minute!

There's some horsemen coming down there. It's probably the

There's some horsemen coming down there. It's probably the

sheriff. You got to go home and take care of that arm,

I'll get the water to you.

I'll get the water to you.

Alright, Roy.

Well we got to work fast. Blow

the lock and open that valve.

You boys, turn them guards loose.

Wait a minute Sheriff! Hold it.

Wait a minute Sheriff! Hold it.

Don't you point that gun at me, Roy.

I don't know how else to keep

your waiting sheriff. The old timers getting this

water need it mighty bad.

water need it mighty bad.

I'm gonna have to take you in. -Take

I'm gonna have to take you in. -Take

it easy, we'll go along to jail peaceably as soon as we get

it easy, we'll go along to jail peaceably as soon as we get

enough water, but not until we do. I said take it easy. -That's

enough water, but not until we do. I said take it easy. -That's

enough water, but not until we do. I said take it easy. -That's

enough water, but not until we do. I said take it easy. -That's

a fine way for you to act. Roy Rogers, son of a congressman,

a fine way for you to act. Roy Rogers, son of a congressman,

fighting the water company.

If my dad had lived there wouldn't

If my dad had lived there wouldn't

have been any water company.

Just the same, the law is the law, and

property's property.

property's property.

And there goes ours. 100 feet a second. Make

And there goes ours. 100 feet a second. Make

them turn off that water.

Hey! I dropped the valve wheel!

Hey! I dropped the valve wheel!

You fellas got any other way of shutting

that water off?

There ain't another valve wheel like that in the whole

county.

All right, Roy. There ain't no use in you holding us here any longer.

All right, Roy. There ain't no use in you holding us here any longer.

Don't be downhearted, Sheriff.

You won't be so chipper when you

get behind bars, Roy.

get behind bars, Roy.

Behind jail bars, huh? Well Sheriff, that reminds me.

Behind jail bars, huh? Well Sheriff, that reminds me.

(Song) Send my mail to the county jail

(Song) Send my mail to the county jail

Send my mail to

Send my mail to

the county jail.

the county jail.

Tell our saddle-pals tonight, if they've got

Tell our saddle-pals tonight, if they've got

some news to write...Send my mail to the county jail.

some news to write...Send my mail to the county jail.

some news to write...Send my mail to the county jail.

Say goodbye to your favorite gal. Say goodbye

Say goodbye to your favorite gal. Say goodbye

Say goodbye to your favorite gal. Say goodbye

Say goodbye to your favorite gal. Say goodbye

to your special gal.

to your special gal.

We're supposed to have a date

We're supposed to have a date

but we reckon we'll be late. Say goodbye to your favorite gal.

but we reckon we'll be late. Say goodbye to your favorite gal.

but we reckon we'll be late. Say goodbye to your favorite gal.

but we reckon we'll be late. Say goodbye to your favorite gal.

Tonight when

Tonight when

coyotes howl, and mountain lions prowl.

coyotes howl, and mountain lions prowl.

coyotes howl, and mountain lions prowl.

coyotes howl, and mountain lions prowl.

coyotes howl, and mountain lions prowl.

I'll be watching the moon and countin' the stars.

I'll be watching the moon and countin' the stars.

I'll be watching the moon and countin' the stars.

Can't you see me looking through the jail house bars?

Can't you see me looking through the jail house bars?

Can't you see me looking through the jail house bars?

Pass the hat and collect our bails, if they

Pass the hat and collect our bails, if they

Pass the hat and collect our bails, if they

Pass the hat and collect our bails, if they

ask you where I am, say I'm in an awful jam.

ask you where I am, say I'm in an awful jam.

Send that bail to the county jail.

Send that bail to the county jail.

Send that bail to the county jail.

(bell)

(bell)

Ho, ho, whoo!

Ho, ho, whoo!

(yelling)

(yelling)

Whoa, Nelly, whoa!

Whoa, Nelly, whoa!

Stop ringing that bell.

Stop ringing that bell.

What do you want on here?

What do you want on here?

I said stop ringing that bell.

Huh?

(laughing)

(laughing)

I thought you said you was coming along peaceably?

I thought you said you was coming along peaceably?

Well I did, but Nelly didn't.

Well I did, but Nelly didn't.

Once a fire horse, always a fire

horse, Doug.

You mean every time that knot-head hears a bell

she's going to act like that? -That's right.

She ain't with me. I'll give her a

good sellin' 'fore anybody finds out about them tricks.

good sellin' 'fore anybody finds out about them tricks.

(laughing)

Stop this noise! You're disturbing the meeting.

Stop this noise! You're disturbing the meeting.

Well, Roy, my boy I'm glad to see you.

Well, Roy, my boy I'm glad to see you.

How are you mayor? -Fine.

I see you brought all your boys in town for the meeting. Come

I see you brought all your boys in town for the meeting. Come

right in boys.

right in boys.

They can't. They're under arrest.

They can't. They're under arrest.

What's the charge? I

What's the charge? I

don't want Roy to miss the meeting.

He's charged with

trespassing on the water company's property, fighting

trespassing on the water company's property, fighting

with the guards and stealing their water.

-Hooray for Roy!

-Hooray for Roy!

(cheers)

Silence!

Silence!

If that's the case, I'll hold court right here and now. I'm sorry boys,

If that's the case, I'll hold court right here and now. I'm sorry boys,

but I'll have to punish you.

but I'll have to punish you.

I fine you for disturbing the

peace. $1 in court cost.

No, no, you can pay the clerk later. Come

on, you're late already.

Before we criticize the congressman who has represented

Before we criticize the congressman who has represented

Before we criticize the congressman who has represented

us so bravely for two terms in Washington,

us so bravely for two terms in Washington,

us so bravely for two terms in Washington,

let us remember...Let us remember!

let us remember...Let us remember!

Just a moment. Just a moment!

Just a moment. Just a moment!

Wait a minute. Pardon me, but there happens to be a meeting

Wait a minute. Pardon me, but there happens to be a meeting

going on here.

going on here.

I'm sorry, Richard.

As the son of a former

congressman, you should have more respect for a public

meeting. It seems to me that you should get here in time in order

meeting. It seems to me that you should get here in time in order

to be posted.

Well, I'm already posted.

Oh, you are, are you?

Oh, you are, are you?

Sure, Mayor Biggs started out by talking about high water rates.

Sure, Mayor Biggs started out by talking about high water rates.

Then he showed a picture of Congressman Scully and denounced

Then he showed a picture of Congressman Scully and denounced

him plenty. And Mayor Jenkins of Hilton City, founded in 1848,

him plenty. And Mayor Jenkins of Hilton City, founded in 1848,

him plenty. And Mayor Jenkins of Hilton City, founded in 1848,

said the water was free then, that it ought to be free now. And

said the water was free then, that it ought to be free now. And

it was time the federal government did something about

it by gosh. And you as manager of the water company said I'd like

it by gosh. And you as manager of the water company said I'd like

it by gosh. And you as manager of the water company said I'd like

to lower the water rates, but we're losing money.

to lower the water rates, but we're losing money.

Marvelous Roy, marvelous. Practically word for word. But

Marvelous Roy, marvelous. Practically word for word. But

Marvelous Roy, marvelous. Practically word for word. But

how did you know? -That's easy. You've

how did you know? -That's easy. You've

all been saying the same thing since my dad was Congressman.

all been saying the same thing since my dad was Congressman.

Wait a minute. I still have the floor. As I was saying before I

Wait a minute. I still have the floor. As I was saying before I

was so rudely interrupted. Let me remind you that Congressman

was so rudely interrupted. Let me remind you that Congressman

was so rudely interrupted. Let me remind you that Congressman

Scully is the only man among us fitted to go to Washington and

Scully is the only man among us fitted to go to Washington and

represent... -The Great Western Water and Power Company.

represent... -The Great Western Water and Power Company.

The Great Western...

(laughing)

I mean...

I mean...

I still say that the best man fitted to represent you in

I still say that the best man fitted to represent you in

Washington is the man whose face you see on that poster!

Washington is the man whose face you see on that poster!

(laughing)

The people's friend?

The people's friend?

Folks, I

Folks, I

just held court for a man who really deserves that title.

just held court for a man who really deserves that title.

He was brought before me for fighting the water company. Now,

He was brought before me for fighting the water company. Now,

are we going to send him to jail? Shall we send him to

are we going to send him to jail? Shall we send him to

Washington like we did his father?

Yes!

Take a wire. Mr. John B. Fairbanks, president the Great

Take a wire. Mr. John B. Fairbanks, president the Great

Western Water and Power Company, Washington, DC.

Look at that, Admiral.

Rogers for Congressman. He hasn't a chance. -What do you know

Rogers for Congressman. He hasn't a chance. -What do you know

about Western politics? You're a Washington attorney. Why with

about Western politics? You're a Washington attorney. Why with

beating up our men and stealing our water, that boy is a hero to

those people out there.

They'll forget all about it before election

They'll forget all about it before election

day. See no cause for alarm.

day. See no cause for alarm.

You don't, eh? Then you need glasses. We're

You don't, eh? Then you need glasses. We're

leaving for Saintsville tonight with Congressman Scully.

But dad, we can't leave tonight. Oh, we're just mailing out the

But dad, we can't leave tonight. Oh, we're just mailing out the

invitation to our reception. -Postpone

it. Postpone it!?

it. Postpone it!?

Helo, Richard. -How do you do, Mr. Pembley?

Helo, Richard. -How do you do, Mr. Pembley?

You know my daughter. Mr. Andrews and Congressman Scully

You know my daughter. Mr. Andrews and Congressman Scully

You know my daughter. Mr. Andrews and Congressman Scully

of course. -Richard.

Welcome home, congressman. Your campaign is on

full blast.

Campaign my butt. Posters never elected anybody.

Campaign my butt. Posters never elected anybody.

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

("That Pioneer Mother of Mine" by Roy Rogers)

A lot of votes he'll get that way. -You bet your life he will.

A lot of votes he'll get that way. -You bet your life he will.

Don't forget there's plenty of Women Voters. What do you think

Don't forget there's plenty of Women Voters. What do you think

Eleanor? Would you vote for him?

Eleanor? Would you vote for him?

He has a nice voice.

And that's all he's got. -He can't campaign without advertising. He

has no money for that.

(cheering)

(cheering)

(singing)

(singing)

(singing)

I know this western country and I promise to the throne... I'll

I know this western country and I promise to the throne... I'll

prove when he's elected that my steers are never wrong.

prove when he's elected that my steers are never wrong.

(singing)

(singing)

You don't need money for advertising if you have brains. -Brains?

You don't need money for advertising if you have brains. -Brains?

Yes, brains.

Get ahold of Rogers, tell him I want to see him at my hotel. Important and

Get ahold of Rogers, tell him I want to see him at my hotel. Important and

personal business. -Yes, sir.

Now Roy, you're doing fine. -Thanks.

Now Roy, you're doing fine. -Thanks.

I'm out of a campaign manager.

I'm out of a campaign manager.

Well, everything's under control.

Well, everything's under control.

Hi. -Hello Rogers, can I speak to you privately for a

Hi. -Hello Rogers, can I speak to you privately for a

minute?

Anything you have to say to me is all right for my friends to

hear.

hear.

Hello, boys. -Hi.- Hello, friend. -Hi-

Hello, boys. -Hi.- Hello, friend. -Hi-

(laughing)

Very funny, boys. Very funny. Mr. Fairbanks would like

Very funny, boys. Very funny. Mr. Fairbanks would like

Very funny, boys. Very funny. Mr. Fairbanks would like

Very funny, boys. Very funny. Mr. Fairbanks would like

to see you over at his hotel. He said it was very important and

personal.

Sure. Why not? Tell him I'll be over tomorrow.

Okay.

I bet that guy, Fairbanks is scared. He's gonna talk turkey,

I bet that guy, Fairbanks is scared. He's gonna talk turkey,

you'll see.

Maybe.

Anyway, it'll give me a chance to tell him what I think

of him. And that'll be plenty. 50% cut on water rate. Don't

of him. And that'll be plenty. 50% cut on water rate. Don't

of him. And that'll be plenty. 50% cut on water rate. Don't

make me laugh. Mr. Fairbanks. Let me tell you something, you

make me laugh. Mr. Fairbanks. Let me tell you something, you

cuckoo. You run this country into the ground long enough. 60%. Now

cuckoo. You run this country into the ground long enough. 60%. Now

cuckoo. You run this country into the ground long enough. 60%. Now

I didn't come here to haggle Mr. Fairbanks. It's 75% or nothing.

I didn't come here to haggle Mr. Fairbanks. It's 75% or nothing.

So, I'm driving a hard bargain am I? Well, that's too bad.

So, I'm driving a hard bargain am I? Well, that's too bad.

Here's my last word. If you don't knuckle down, we'll run

you and your cutthroat crowd right out of business.

-Bravo! Bravissimo!

-Bravo! Bravissimo!

Keep going partner, you got him on the ropes.

Keep going partner, you got him on the ropes.

Hello. I don't generally talk myself like this. I was just

Hello. I don't generally talk myself like this. I was just

sort of rehearsing.

And doing very well, too. But how about putting a little more

And doing very well, too. But how about putting a little more

And doing very well, too. But how about putting a little more

emphasis on your exit line? Because I presume that is your

emphasis on your exit line? Because I presume that is your

exit line?

Probably. Old man Fairbanks is apt to kick me out when I get

Probably. Old man Fairbanks is apt to kick me out when I get

that far.

I gather you're not exactly an admirer of John Fairbanks. He's

I gather you're not exactly an admirer of John Fairbanks. He's

plenty tough.

Probably the kind of a man who beats his wife.

He does. I heard he schlags his daughter on occasion, then she

He does. I heard he schlags his daughter on occasion, then she

He does. I heard he schlags his daughter on occasion, then she

probably deserves it though.

No doubt she does. If I'm elected, I'll get federal water

No doubt she does. If I'm elected, I'll get federal water

for this state if I have to hog tie every politician in Washington.

Good for you. I hope you're elected. -Thanks.

Good for you. I hope you're elected. -Thanks.

Well, I guess I'll be going.

I'm going that way too, we could ride along together.

Swell.

What is your daughter doing with Rogers?

What is your daughter doing with Rogers?

How do I know?

Well, I don't like it.

Tell that to Eleanor and see what happens.

Gentlemen, may I present Mr. Rogers. This is Tom Andrews. Mr.

Gentlemen, may I present Mr. Rogers. This is Tom Andrews. Mr.

Gentlemen, may I present Mr. Rogers. This is Tom Andrews. Mr.

Richard, your worthy opponent, Congressman Scully. Oh, and my

Richard, your worthy opponent, Congressman Scully. Oh, and my

father, Mr. Fairbanks.

father, Mr. Fairbanks.

Your father? -Yes.

Oh, by the way, dad, Mr. Rogers considers you a skinflint, a

Oh, by the way, dad, Mr. Rogers considers you a skinflint, a

penny pinching pirate, and what was that?

penny pinching pirate, and what was that?

Sounds to me like you just about covered the territory.

Sounds to me like you just about covered the territory.

Beat it rat. We want to talk business.

Beat it rat. We want to talk business.

Well, that reminds me Fairbanks. Is it true you beat your

Well, that reminds me Fairbanks. Is it true you beat your

daughter?

No.

But it's a darn good idea.

Well, sit down. You seem to have a lot of

Well, sit down. You seem to have a lot of

Well, sit down. You seem to have a lot of

common sense, Rogers. I think you're the man I need to look

common sense, Rogers. I think you're the man I need to look

after some of my business interests.

That would mean giving

up my campaign for Congress, wouldn't it? -Well, yes, it

up my campaign for Congress, wouldn't it? -Well, yes, it

would. But your salary would be three times as much as you'd

would. But your salary would be three times as much as you'd

make as a congressman.

Thanks, but I have a family weakness for going to

Thanks, but I have a family weakness for going to

Washington. I'd like to see some of the places my dad told me

Washington. I'd like to see some of the places my dad told me

about.

Would four times as much money interest you? -No, nor 10

Would four times as much money interest you? -No, nor 10

Would four times as much money interest you? -No, nor 10

times as much. -You might regret passing up a mighty good

proposition young man.

Now I'll make you one. Either your company cuts water rates to the

Now I'll make you one. Either your company cuts water rates to the

bone or I'll get federal control of water in the state when I go to

bone or I'll get federal control of water in the state when I go to

Washington.

Washington.

When you go to Washington? Well, you're not there yet Mr.

When you go to Washington? Well, you're not there yet Mr.

Rogers.

Rogers.

Imagine a congressman dressed like that.

Imagine a congressman dressed like that.

(laughing)

(laughing)

Take off those

clothes. -Well, what's the matter with them?

This for one thing...-Say- ...and this!

This for one thing...-Say- ...and this!

What? -Even those

pretty spats. The voters want a man who represents them, not a

pretty spats. The voters want a man who represents them, not a

city dude. You're going to be a man of the people. You're going

city dude. You're going to be a man of the people. You're going

to wear western clothes and ride a horse.

to wear western clothes and ride a horse.

A horse? -Yes!- I can't ride!

A horse? -Yes!- I can't ride!

You will ride! -What?!

You will ride! -What?!

Whoa, Nelly!

Whoa, Nelly!

Just now pray, the people are giving Congressman

Scully a grand ovation. Just listen to all those cheers. You

Scully a grand ovation. Just listen to all those cheers. You

Scully a grand ovation. Just listen to all those cheers. You

know, two days ago, I thought that Rogers was their choice. But now

know, two days ago, I thought that Rogers was their choice. But now

it looks like a landslide for Scully. And now ladies and

it looks like a landslide for Scully. And now ladies and

it looks like a landslide for Scully. And now ladies and

gentlemen, you will hear from your candidate for reelection,

gentlemen, you will hear from your candidate for reelection,

William P Scully.

William P Scully.

Friends,

my friends, it's great to get into these clothes again. I can

my friends, it's great to get into these clothes again. I can

feel a horse beneath me once more.

feel a horse beneath me once more.

feel a horse beneath me once more.

(bells)

(bells)

Ladies and gentlemen,

here's a round by round description that Scully's

saddled horse has just run away with him and Congressman

Roy Rogers has rescued him from the horse trough.

Roy Rogers has rescued him from the horse trough.

What a mess we're in now with Rogers elected. Let a hick

What a mess we're in now with Rogers elected. Let a hick

rancher out-smart us. -You insisted that I ride a horse. I

rancher out-smart us. -You insisted that I ride a horse. I

told you I... -Shut up and get out of here.- Well if that's the way

told you I... -Shut up and get out of here.- Well if that's the way

you feel about it. -Get out before I lose my temper!-

you feel about it. -Get out before I lose my temper!-

No you don't.

No you don't.

Whipped by a smart-aleck yoke.

Whipped by a smart-aleck yoke.

How does it feel to take a licking dad?

Licking? This is only round one.

We're leaving for Washington too. Buck

We're leaving for Washington too. Buck

him there at every turn.

him there at every turn.

(cheering)

(cheering)

Here's a letter for you, Roy. -Thanks.

Here's a letter for you, Roy. -Thanks.

You know any cow-hands that uses

perfume?

Thanks for the send-off, folks. And don't worry, I'm gonna see that

that water bill goes through pronto. I figure I'll be back in

that water bill goes through pronto. I figure I'll be back in

about a week.

Now me, being Congressman Roy Rogers' here personal execute,

Now me, being Congressman Roy Rogers' here personal execute,

even Secretary, I promise that if Roy...

even Secretary, I promise that if Roy...

(laughter)

Hey! Wait for me...wait for me!

Hey! Wait for me...wait for me!

Congressman Marlowe's office please. Good morning, Congressman

Congressman Marlowe's office please. Good morning, Congressman

Congressman Marlowe's office please. Good morning, Congressman

Rogers calling Congressman Marlowe again. Oh, when do you expect him?

Rogers calling Congressman Marlowe again. Oh, when do you expect him?

Rogers calling Congressman Marlowe again. Oh, when do you expect him?

Yes, please have him call me back... I don't know what Marlowe has

Yes, please have him call me back... I don't know what Marlowe has

an office for, he's never in it.

Well, he's got to have some place where you can find out

Well, he's got to have some place where you can find out

that he ain't in. -Anything important?- Oh, no, just the usual 4011

that he ain't in. -Anything important?- Oh, no, just the usual 4011

that he ain't in. -Anything important?- Oh, no, just the usual 4011

constitutions wanting to know where that federal water is you

constitutions wanting to know where that federal water is you

promised them. -So do I.- Ain't there nobody else you can see about

promised them. -So do I.- Ain't there nobody else you can see about

promised them. -So do I.- Ain't there nobody else you can see about

that water bill?

No, sir. Marlowe is the money man and he has to be seen.

No, sir. Marlowe is the money man and he has to be seen.

Huh? Who's that from, Marlowe?

Huh? Who's that from, Marlowe?

No, it's not even signed. Let's say, listen to this. If you want to

No, it's not even signed. Let's say, listen to this. If you want to

meet Congressman Marlowe, join the foxhunt near his country

meet Congressman Marlowe, join the foxhunt near his country

estate next Saturday.

Hey, sounds like a jailbreak. We've got to get out of here.

Hey, sounds like a jailbreak. We've got to get out of here.

Them bloodhounds is vicious.

The hunt's started. Come on.

All them hound dogs against one poor little fox. Ain't no justice.

All them hound dogs against one poor little fox. Ain't no justice.

Tally ho!

Hey, that horse is running away with her!

Hey, that horse is running away with her!

Tally ho!

Tally ho!

Tally ho!

Are you alright?

What in the world do you think you're doing?

I thought your horse was running away.

No, but the fox is. I'd have won his brush in another 100 yards if

No, but the fox is. I'd have won his brush in another 100 yards if

you hadn't played Lochinvar.

I'm awful sorry.

Doesn't matter.

So tell me,

how's this stinking Congressman making out in Washington?

how's this stinking Congressman making out in Washington?

Not so good. The only luck that I had so far is meeting you

Not so good. The only luck that I had so far is meeting you

again. I've tried to follow your advice about seeing Congressman

again. I've tried to follow your advice about seeing Congressman

Marlowe, but he dodges me like a wild mustang. -My advice?- Nobody

Marlowe, but he dodges me like a wild mustang. -My advice?- Nobody

Marlowe, but he dodges me like a wild mustang. -My advice?- Nobody

else I know uses perfumed writing paper. It's mighty nice of you

else I know uses perfumed writing paper. It's mighty nice of you

to show me the ropes, even if Marlowe is too busy crashing society.

to show me the ropes, even if Marlowe is too busy crashing society.

Not crashing society. Congressman Marlowe gave this fox

Not crashing society. Congressman Marlowe gave this fox

hunt because he wanted a political favor from one of his

hunt because he wanted a political favor from one of his

guests.

Like a medicine man putting on a show to get his customers in

line to buy.

Yes, that's it.

Yes, that's it.

You see, here in Washington that's the trick to get the

You see, here in Washington that's the trick to get the

ear of the right person.

Well I couldn't very well give a foxhunt.

No, no, but you can give a party.

No, no, but you can give a party.

Well, who'd come?

Oh...look!

Oh...look!

Get these loud dogs outta here!

Get these loud dogs outta here!

Go away!

Hey, what's happening?

(laughing)

Go on away! Get out of here.

Go on away! Get out of here.

Shew! Get on away from here. Get outta here!

Get these hound dogs out of here.

(laughing)

Dad, you remember Mr. Rogers, don't you?

Dad, you remember Mr. Rogers, don't you?

What? Oh yeah, sure. How do you do?

What? Oh yeah, sure. How do you do?

Oh, Congressman Marlowe, this is Congressman Rogers.

Oh, Congressman Marlowe, this is Congressman Rogers.

I'm glad to know you, Mr. Rogers. -How you do, Congressman?

I'm glad to know you, Mr. Rogers. -How you do, Congressman?

I'd like a few words with you. I want to ask you to...

Oh, um, to be

Oh, um, to be

his guest next Tuesday evening at the Fairview Country

his guest next Tuesday evening at the Fairview Country

Club. All of you... Mr. Rogers is giving a surprise party.

Club. All of you... Mr. Rogers is giving a surprise party.

Doesn't that sound exciting? Oh, well, you'll be there won't you

Doesn't that sound exciting? Oh, well, you'll be there won't you

Senator Wilson?

Certainly Ms. Fairbanks. -And no party would be complete

Certainly Ms. Fairbanks. -And no party would be complete

without you and Mrs. Marlowe, Congressman.

without you and Mrs. Marlowe, Congressman.

A surprise party, of course we'll come, won't we Edward?

A surprise party, of course we'll come, won't we Edward?

Why, I think it's perfectly sweet

Why, I think it's perfectly sweet

of Mr. Rogers to invite us all. Don't you dear?

of Mr. Rogers to invite us all. Don't you dear?

I don't know anything about these eastern parties.

Well, make it Western.

Well, make it Western.

Swell, I'll send a wire to Larry and the boys.

All join

hands, circle down south. Another little moonshine in your mouth.

hands, circle down south. Another little moonshine in your mouth.

You're home and grant field back to the lady in the lead. The man to your left

You're home and grant field back to the lady in the lead. The man to your left

You're home and grant field back to the lady in the lead. The man to your left

and right. Your partner right and left in a hurry up boys. Don't be

and right. Your partner right and left in a hurry up boys. Don't be

slow, the chicken in the bedpan picking up dough. To meet your

partner, all's floor. Meet your honey and pat her on the head. And she

partner, all's floor. Meet your honey and pat her on the head. And she

don't like biscuit, feed her cornbread and chew on tobacco

and squirt it on the wall. And swing that gal, lean and tall.

Rogers certainly has a peculiar idea of entertainment.

Rogers certainly has a peculiar idea of entertainment.

Yes, isn't it quaint?

I don't know when I've had such a good time.

So far, folks, all you've seen of ranch life has been a lot of

So far, folks, all you've seen of ranch life has been a lot of

So far, folks, all you've seen of ranch life has been a lot of

fun. But there's another side I want you to see. And that's a

fun. But there's another side I want you to see. And that's a

fun. But there's another side I want you to see. And that's a

surprise I promised.

These first scenes are the way our ranches

used to look. Every range had dress like that in the summer.

used to look. Every range had dress like that in the summer.

When winter covered it was snow. We had plenty of that good

alfalfa for feed. We flattened our beef on that green. Every

alfalfa for feed. We flattened our beef on that green. Every

alfalfa for feed. We flattened our beef on that green. Every

valley and every canyon had a stream of running water. Then

valley and every canyon had a stream of running water. Then

valley and every canyon had a stream of running water. Then

nature took a handle. Every year we had less and less rain. This is

nature took a handle. Every year we had less and less rain. This is

nature took a handle. Every year we had less and less rain. This is

what happened: dry spells, drought and dust storms. After the dust

what happened: dry spells, drought and dust storms. After the dust

what happened: dry spells, drought and dust storms. After the dust

storm, this is what is left. That's Glen Saunders' house, he

storm, this is what is left. That's Glen Saunders' house, he

lost his two children from dust pneumonia. That's Luke Chalmers

lost his two children from dust pneumonia. That's Luke Chalmers

lost his two children from dust pneumonia. That's Luke Chalmers

place. He just gave up, moved away and never even stopped to dig

place. He just gave up, moved away and never even stopped to dig

up his equipment... Those cattle are Dave Peters'; he lost 150 head

up his equipment... Those cattle are Dave Peters'; he lost 150 head

up his equipment... Those cattle are Dave Peters'; he lost 150 head

which meant every cent he owned.

All of this tragedy and ruin ladies and

All of this tragedy and ruin ladies and

gentlemen, because of lack of water. In times like these, folks

gentlemen, because of lack of water. In times like these, folks

just naturally turn to prayer.

Dust...dust...

Dust...dust...

Dust in the skies. Dust on the trail. Dust in my eyes. Dust. Can't see the sun can't

Dust in the skies. Dust on the trail. Dust in my eyes. Dust. Can't see the sun can't

Dust in the skies. Dust on the trail. Dust in my eyes. Dust. Can't see the sun can't

Dust in the skies. Dust on the trail. Dust in my eyes. Dust. Can't see the sun can't

Dust in the skies. Dust on the trail. Dust in my eyes. Dust. Can't see the sun can't

Dust in the skies. Dust on the trail. Dust in my eyes. Dust. Can't see the sun can't

find my way. The dust has won. The cattle and the sheep put down to sleep, better

find my way. The dust has won. The cattle and the sheep put down to sleep, better

find my way. The dust has won. The cattle and the sheep put down to sleep, better

find my way. The dust has won. The cattle and the sheep put down to sleep, better

find my way. The dust has won. The cattle and the sheep put down to sleep, better

realize their pain. The vultures in the sky know the time is nigh, will

realize their pain. The vultures in the sky know the time is nigh, will

realize their pain. The vultures in the sky know the time is nigh, will

realize their pain. The vultures in the sky know the time is nigh, will

realize their pain. The vultures in the sky know the time is nigh, will

it fly away? Away? -Oh no...

it fly away? Away? -Oh no...

it fly away? Away? -Oh no...

(chorus singing)

(chorus singing)

We were the home

We were the home

where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play.

where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play.

where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play.

where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play.

Here was a place where

the cattle would graze. The corn and alfalfa once waved. Where are

the cattle would graze. The corn and alfalfa once waved. Where are

the cattle would graze. The corn and alfalfa once waved. Where are

the cattle would graze. The corn and alfalfa once waved. Where are

the cattle would graze. The corn and alfalfa once waved. Where are

the ranches, the cow hunting crowd? What has become of the

the ranches, the cow hunting crowd? What has become of the

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

range? Out of the blue came a threatening load causing this awful change.

(chorus singing)

(chorus singing)

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Oh lord we're in your range and sunshine. Dust. Dust.

Must it be? Can it be? Can it be?

Must it be? Can it be? Can it be?

Must it be? Can it be? Can it be?

Must it be? Can it be? Can it be?

Must it be? Can it be? Can it be?

Oh lord have mercy on poor me.

Oh lord have mercy on poor me.

Oh lord have mercy on poor me.

Oh lord have mercy on poor me.

(clapping)

(clapping)

We've got to get busy on that bill, Marlowe. -I agree with you.

We've got to get busy on that bill, Marlowe. -I agree with you.

We've got to get busy on that bill, Marlowe. -I agree with you.

Rather unethical, but very effective. I'm going west in

Rather unethical, but very effective. I'm going west in

about 10 days and I'll get you relief if I find those

about 10 days and I'll get you relief if I find those

conditions existing. Do you have my support on

that water bill too, Rogers?

that water bill too, Rogers?

Dad, it looks as though you've lost round two.

Dad, it looks as though you've lost round two.

You needn't rub it in. Think it's funny do you? -Fairbanks,

You needn't rub it in. Think it's funny do you? -Fairbanks,

I had no idea that conditions in your state were so serious.

I had no idea that conditions in your state were so serious.

They aren't. I'll take you out there and show you that Rogers

misrepresented things. -I hope you're right for your own good.

misrepresented things. -I hope you're right for your own good.

After all, it's your water company that's

After all, it's your water company that's

on the spot, you know...

Young woman, you helped stage this entertainment. You realize it

Young woman, you helped stage this entertainment. You realize it

might ruin my water company? Oh,

might ruin my water company? Oh,

one of your water companies.

one of your water companies.

Are you in love with this cowboy? -Oh,

Are you in love with this cowboy? -Oh,

Are you in love with this cowboy? -Oh,

I don't know.

I don't know.

Well, you tell him from me that he's in for the dog-gone-dest

Well, you tell him from me that he's in for the dog-gone-dest

licking he ever had. -Oh, yes, I'll

licking he ever had. -Oh, yes, I'll

tell him, but he won't believe me.

tell him, but he won't believe me.

Say, that was swell. And the way you was calling them ranchers out

Say, that was swell. And the way you was calling them ranchers out

by their names you even had me fooled. You'd think they's neighbors

by their names you even had me fooled. You'd think they's neighbors

of ours.

Oh, weren't they?

No, those pictures were taken in another state, Eleanor. I

No, those pictures were taken in another state, Eleanor. I

No, those pictures were taken in another state, Eleanor. I

couldn't get a newsreel of our own dust storms.

couldn't get a newsreel of our own dust storms.

Tell me my friend, is your middle name Barnum by any tune?

Tell me my friend, is your middle name Barnum by any tune?

Tell me my friend, is your middle name Barnum by any tune?

Oh no. His middle name's James.

Oh no. His middle name's James.

Oh, I see after Jesse. Oh no.

Oh, I see after Jesse. Oh no.

Leaving soon Mr. Fairbanks

Leaving soon Mr. Fairbanks

Yes. I'll wipe that grin off your face yet.

Yes. I'll wipe that grin off your face yet.

Nevermind, you were grand.

Nevermind, you were grand.

With your help. When will I see you? I'm leaving for the West

With your help. When will I see you? I'm leaving for the West

pretty soon.

Now what a coincidence. So are we... Oh yes daddy, I'm coming...

Now what a coincidence. So are we... Oh yes daddy, I'm coming...

Now what a coincidence. So are we... Oh yes daddy, I'm coming...

And so I take great pleasure in introducing to you the most

And so I take great pleasure in introducing to you the most

important man who ever hit old Sage County. And the only man who can

important man who ever hit old Sage County. And the only man who can

give us federal control of water. Congressman Marlowe.

give us federal control of water. Congressman Marlowe.

Citizens, as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I am

Citizens, as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I am

authorized to announce that we are here to make a study of the

authorized to announce that we are here to make a study of the

drought conditions in this section... Better cover up fast

drought conditions in this section... Better cover up fast

Congressman, before the newspapers get wind of this.

Congressman, before the newspapers get wind of this.

However, we have already learned that conditions are not as bad as

However, we have already learned that conditions are not as bad as

However, we have already learned that conditions are not as bad as

we were led to believe. And we find that existing utilities are

we were led to believe. And we find that existing utilities are

we were led to believe. And we find that existing utilities are

quite adequate for the present. Now that is, all thank you for

quite adequate for the present. Now that is, all thank you for

your kind welcome.

I said your methods were unethical but I underrated you.

I said your methods were unethical but I underrated you.

You're nothing but a cheap trickster. I admit the film I

showed you wasn't taken in this state. But conditions here are

just as bad, if not worse. As far as I'm concerned young man, that

just as bad, if not worse. As far as I'm concerned young man, that

bill never will be passed.

I'll back you up on that, Marlowe.

I'll back you up on that, Marlowe.

I had a right to trick you when the lives of these folks depend

on water. If you don't think this country is dry, just look it

over and see for yourself. -Sorry, but I'm not interested.

over and see for yourself. -Sorry, but I'm not interested.

I came all this way to see the conditions of the dust storm. Don't

I came all this way to see the conditions of the dust storm. Don't

be silly dear, there aren't any.

be silly dear, there aren't any.

I told you I'd wipe that smile off your face.

I told you I'd wipe that smile off your face.

You've had very capable help. I should have known better than to

You've had very capable help. I should have known better than to

trust a woman with a secret.

Edward, I'm so hot and dusty. Perhaps we'd better not go any

Edward, I'm so hot and dusty. Perhaps we'd better not go any

farther after all.

Sorry dear, but it's too late now. You wanted to go, so I

Sorry dear, but it's too late now. You wanted to go, so I

Sorry dear, but it's too late now. You wanted to go, so I

promised Mr. Fairbanks I'd meet him at the dam.

promised Mr. Fairbanks I'd meet him at the dam.

But Edward...

But Edward...

Get out, all of you. Set the drivers, we're taking the cars. -This is an

Get out, all of you. Set the drivers, we're taking the cars. -This is an

outrage, I'm Congressman Marlowe. You can't leave us out here on foot!

outrage, I'm Congressman Marlowe. You can't leave us out here on foot!

You can use our horses.

Well, there's only one thing to do. Take the horses and ride back to

Well, there's only one thing to do. Take the horses and ride back to

Sageville.

My mercy, what a dry country. I don't see how people live here.

My mercy, what a dry country. I don't see how people live here.

My mercy, what a dry country. I don't see how people live here.

It wasn't always like this. Wouldn't be now if the farmers had water.

It wasn't always like this. Wouldn't be now if the farmers had water.

Evidently you still believe in motion pictures. Listen. Listen,

Evidently you still believe in motion pictures. Listen. Listen,

Evidently you still believe in motion pictures. Listen. Listen,

there must be a camp ahead. And that means a drink of water.

there must be a camp ahead. And that means a drink of water.

The old Chuck Wagon's rhythm starts about noon. Then you'll

The old Chuck Wagon's rhythm starts about noon. Then you'll

hear those cow hen sipping soup very soon. And there's music,

hear those cow hen sipping soup very soon. And there's music,

music to the rhythm, music to the rhythm of the range.

music to the rhythm, music to the rhythm of the range.

music to the rhythm, music to the rhythm of the range.

(yodeling)

(yodeling)

Nice of you to drop in. -Hello, Congressman.- Don't tell me

you're making an official tour of the drought section after all.

you're making an official tour of the drought section after all.

We're making a tour, all right, but not an official one.

We're making a tour, all right, but not an official one.

We were held up by bandits and they took our cars away from us

and made us ride these horrible, bumpy horses.

and made us ride these horrible, bumpy horses.

We'll tell you about that later. Right now we are too thirsty to

We'll tell you about that later. Right now we are too thirsty to

talk. -That's too bad.

talk. -That's too bad.

Yeah, ain't that tough.

Yeah, ain't that tough.

We only got about a pint of water left. We done

We only got about a pint of water left. We done

give it to the horses.

You see, we didn't expect to have any visitors. You mean you can't even

You see, we didn't expect to have any visitors. You mean you can't even

give us a drink. Well, we might find enough for the ladies but

the men will have to wait till we reach Larkins place tomorrow.

the men will have to wait till we reach Larkins place tomorrow.

Get the canteen Frog. You folks just make yourself at home. Boys

Get the canteen Frog. You folks just make yourself at home. Boys

go saddle the horses and fix them a bite to eat.

That's all there is.

That's all there is.

(music)

(music)

(music)

(music)

(music)

Much farther to this lock and ranch?

Much farther to this lock and ranch?

Not so much, just the other side of the river. -River.

Did you say River?

Where? -Right there. Used to run bank full when everybody got the

water from it.

But what happened? -Your company built the dam and dried it

But what happened? -Your company built the dam and dried it

up. -Dried it up? Well everything seems dried up in this country.

up. -Dried it up? Well everything seems dried up in this country.

That's what I tried to tell you.

Looks like a water wagon. Hey stop!

Looks like a water wagon. Hey stop!

Looks like a water wagon. Hey stop!

Can we have some water?

I reckon you can, mister.

I reckon you can, mister.

Right around behind. -Come on.

Right around behind. -Come on.

For Mrs. Marlowe. Marlowe?

Ain't you the Congressman that was going to do so much for us

Ain't you the Congressman that was going to do so much for us

ranchers and then change your mind? -Yes, but

ranchers and then change your mind? -Yes, but

then conditions were misrepresented and...

You sure fixed it so I got to haul water 20 Miles. None of you

You sure fixed it so I got to haul water 20 Miles. None of you

get a drop.

(protesting)

Listen, that's not right.

Listen, that's not right.

We've got to have water.

We've got to have water.

Why didn't you help me

stop him? -He has no right...

stop him? -He has no right...

As much right as your company had to refuse the ranchers water.

Look, what is it? A cyclone?

Look, what is it? A cyclone?

Look, what is it? A cyclone?

It's a dust storm and it's coming our way. -What do we do?- You saw

It's a dust storm and it's coming our way. -What do we do?- You saw

pictures of one, Mr. Marlowe. Now you're gonna see the real thing.

We've got to find shelter, come on!

Get the horses in the shed.

Howdy, Roy. -Where's your husband, Mrs. Larkin?

Howdy, Roy. -Where's your husband, Mrs. Larkin?

He's going to town for grub, he ought to be back pretty soon.

He's going to town for grub, he ought to be back pretty soon.

Have you any water?

We have some now Mister, but the cistern will be full of dust

We have some now Mister, but the cistern will be full of dust

after the storm.

Cistern? I thought you said the Great Western pipeline ran

Cistern? I thought you said the Great Western pipeline ran

through here. Well, I had been informed...

Of course, the water company wouldn't misinform anybody would

Of course, the water company wouldn't misinform anybody would

it? -And

the pump's in the corner right over there. Help yourselves.

the pump's in the corner right over there. Help yourselves.

Anything we got here you're welcome to.

Anything we got here you're welcome to.

You have dust pneumonia out here Rogers?

You have dust pneumonia out here Rogers?

No, you needn't worry. We don't even have dust storms here. They

No, you needn't worry. We don't even have dust storms here. They

No, you needn't worry. We don't even have dust storms here. They

haave them in another state.

You needn't rub it in.

I can't stand much more of this!

I thought you were the one who wanted to see the dust storm?

Oh!

Folks, the dust storm's over.

Folks, the dust storm's over.

What do we owe you, Mrs. Larkin?

What do we owe you, Mrs. Larkin?

Nay, sakes Mister. You don't owe me nothing. Roy paid me yesterday.

Nay, sakes Mister. You don't owe me nothing. Roy paid me yesterday.

But we weren't here yesterday.

So the whole thing was a frame up, eh?

Everything but the dust storm. That was an added attraction.

Everything but the dust storm. That was an added attraction.

Everything but the dust storm. That was an added attraction.

You mean the hold up and the water wagon were planned? -That's

You mean the hold up and the water wagon were planned? -That's

right.

I see nothing to laugh at.

Young man, I want to shake you by the hand. Your methods are

Young man, I want to shake you by the hand. Your methods are

not only unethical, they're phenomenal. But don't you worry.

not only unethical, they're phenomenal. But don't you worry.

I'll okay that water bill. -Thanks!

I'll okay that water bill. -Thanks!

Roy, the ranchers are headed to blow up the dam! -Rogers,

Roy, the ranchers are headed to blow up the dam! -Rogers,

if they blast that damn, they lose government support. -I'll

if they blast that damn, they lose government support. -I'll

stop them!

Find Congressman Marlowe. Head for the dam and step on it.

Find Congressman Marlowe. Head for the dam and step on it.

All right, Richars, thanks for the warning. We'll teach them a

All right, Richars, thanks for the warning. We'll teach them a

lesson.

There they are! -Be smart and take cover!

There they are! -Be smart and take cover!

There they are! -Be smart and take cover!

Turn back! Get behind that hill!

Turn back! Get behind that hill!

Now that stopped them. -We better stay

Now that stopped them. -We better stay

here a while and make sure. -Yeah. Now that stopped them. -We better stay

here a while and make sure. -Yeah. Now that stopped them. -We better stay

Did you see them?

Yes, we turned them back. They've gone over the hill. Man get back

here and get down.

They'll never get to the dam now. Unhook that horse...

They'll never get to the dam now. Unhook that horse...

All we got to

do is turn that dynamite right loose on that hill. Blast the dicks and

do is turn that dynamite right loose on that hill. Blast the dicks and

the water can't get to the dam. Get that wagon in the road.

the water can't get to the dam. Get that wagon in the road.

That's the dynamite wagon.

That's the dynamite wagon.

We've got to get out of here. -No, wait.

We've got to get out of here. -No, wait.

(singing 'Vote for Rogers')

(singing 'Vote for Rogers')

(singing 'Vote for Rogers')

(singing 'Vote for Rogers')

(singing 'Vote for Rogers')

"I'm out to win a bigger stake and you can show me how." -If you

"I'm out to win a bigger stake and you can show me how." -If you

want a happy life, just say yes and be the wife of Rogers, the congressman!

want a happy life, just say yes and be the wife of Rogers, the congressman!

want a happy life, just say yes and be the wife of Rogers, the congressman!

want a happy life, just say yes and be the wife of Rogers, the congressman!

(bell ringing)

(bell ringing)

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!

Hey! Halt!