In order to raise money for neighboring Indians to irrigate their arid farms, dude ranch owner Jeff Carter (Kirby Grant), his sweetheart, Joan Dennis (Patricia White), the Hoosier Hot Shots (Hezzie, Ken, Gil and Gabe) and Indian leaders plan to run a fair for the tourist trade. But $2000, which they don't have, is needed for an advertsing campaign. Ken, Gil and Gabe decide that Hezzie must marry reportedly wealthy Clarissa Bloomsbury (Lee Patrick), who has a yen for him. Hezzie objects, but the other Hot Shots propose for him, planning to kidnap him just before the ceremony. When Hezzie asks Clarissa for a loan of $2000, she confesses that she won't come into her inheritance until after she marries. Meanwhile, the Indians raise the money themselves, giving it to Clarissa to give to Jeff. She hands it over to Hezzie instead and leaves Jeff and I.O.U. The note brings about a misundestandding with the Indians who go on the warpath after the Hot Shots. Everything is settled peacefuly - Jeff gets the money and Clarissa a former suitor.

Columbia Pictures
Release Date 9/22/48
Director Ray Nazarro
Story Barry Shipman
Screenplay Barry Shipman
Camera Rex Wimpy
Editor Paul Borofsky
Music Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Assistant Director Milton Feldman
Associate Producer Colbert Clark
Running Time 62 Minutes

Songs: Honeymoon Ranch by Milton Drake 'A Valley of Gold Man Is Brother To A Mule 'Hair of Gold Red Wing 'What Do I Have To Do? 'Ochi Chiorina ( Dark Eyes )

Cast

Kirby Grant - Jeff Carter Patricia White - Joan Dennis The Hoosier Hot Shots - Themselves Paul Trietsch - Hot Shot Hezzie Ken Trietsch - Hot Shot Ken Gil Taylor - Hot Shot Gil Charles Ward - Hot Shot Gabe Lee Patrick - Clarissa Bloomsbury Jay Silverheels - Abel Dick Elliott - Miggs

Marion Colby - Singer Red Enger - Singer Billy Hill's Shamrock Cowboys Band Bill Wilkerson - Chief Wolfpack Fred Sears - Hanson Chester Clute - Totter Rodd Redwing - Baker Kathleen O'Malley - Girl Shooting Star - Indian Gertrude Choore - Old Indian Woman

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