Cowboy from Brooklyn

1938
Approved
1h 17m

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Priscilla Lane and Dick Powell in Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938)

An actor can only get a radio job if he can prove that he's an authentic cowboy.An actor can only get a radio job if he can prove that he's an authentic cowboy.An actor can only get a radio job if he can prove that he's an authentic cowboy.

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5.7/10

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Trivia
The radio amateur hour was a spoof of radio program "Major Bowes' Original Amateur Hour", which was very popular at the time. It is chiefly noted for the discovery of Frank Sinatra.

Quotes
Jane Hardy: It must be fun wearing the same shirt every day.

Connections
Featured in Breakdowns of 1938 (1938)

Soundtracks
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Played during the opening and end credits
Sung by Dick Powell at the radio station in New York
Played as background music often

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7/10

Wyoming Steve Gibson, the Cowboy from Brooklyn

Elly Jordan (Dick Powell) is a down-on-his-luck singer who finds himself on a dude ranch in Wyoming. He is soon spotted by a NYC talent agent (Pat O'Brien), who doesn't realize Elly is actually from Brooklyn.

Cowboy from Brooklyn is an enjoyable piece of fluff. It's only 77 minutes, so it doesn't overstay it's welcome. The songs are forgettable, but Dick Powell is his usual charming self. There's some quite funny scenes throughout the film.

Priscilla Laine is excellent as Powell's love interest, and Pat O'Brien is good as the fast-talking talent agent. Ann Sheridan is wasted in a thankless role, and Ronald Reagan has a bit part as a publicity man. Overall, this isn't one of Dick Powell's better films, but it's worth a look.