Singing Guns is a classic American film, released in 1950, with a genre of Western. The movie narrates the story of a notorious stagecoach robber Rhiannon, who gets appointed as the deputy after saving the sheriff’s life. The film is directed by R.G. Springsteen and stars Vaughn Monroe, Ella Raines, and Walter Brennan. This article offers an insight into the filming locations and interesting trivia about Singing Guns.
Where it Filmed?
Appreciators of Singing Guns might be surprised to know that the film was shot in the picturesque location of Sedona, Arizona, USA. However, the specific filming dates are not mentioned. The vast landscapes and natural grandeur of Sedona served as a perfect backdrop for this Western film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Vaughn Monroe | Rhiannon |
| Ella Raines | Nan Morgan |
| Walter Brennan | Dr. Jonathan Mark |
| Ward Bond | Sheriff Jim Caradac |
| Jeff Corey | Richards |
| Barry Kelley | Mike Murphy |
| Harry Shannon | Judge Waller |
| Tom Fadden | Express Agent |
| Ralph Dunn | Traveler |
| Rex Lease | Stage Driver |
| George Chandler | Smitty |
| Billy Gray | Albert |
| Mary Bear | Mother |
| Jimmie Dodd | Stagecoach Guard |
| Abdullah Abbas | Townsman (uncredited) |
| George Bell | Miner (uncredited) |
| Stanley Blystone | Deputy (uncredited) |
| John Bose | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Rudy Bowman | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Buck Bucko | Miner (uncredited) |
| Bob Burns | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Ed Cassidy | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Bing Conley | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Russell Custer | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Dick Dickinson | Miner (uncredited) |
| Elinor Donahue | Little Girl (uncredited) |
| John Doucette | Miner (uncredited) |
| Frank Ellis | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Ford | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Barbra Fuller | Girl (uncredited) |
| Augie Gomez | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Herman Hack | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Chick Hannan | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Russell Meeker | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Frank Mills | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Howard M. Mitchell | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Monte Montague | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Montgomery | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Dennis Moore | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Frank O’Connor | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Joe Phillips | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Hal Price | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Denver Pyle | Miner (uncredited) |
| Bob Reeves | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Robert Rockwell | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Wallace Scott | Drunk (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Tornek | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Chalky Williams | Townsman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The popular song ‘Mule Train’, performed by Vaughn Monroe in the movie, was one of the significant hits of 1949 and received an Academy Award nomination.
- A noticeable goof in the film occurs in the final showdown scene in the saloon between Ward Bond and Vaughn Monroe. Monroe places his gun on the table with the grip positioned for a left-handed person to pick up. However, in the ensuing scene, the gun seems to have flipped over for a right-handed pick up.
- The movie, Singing Guns, was referenced in ‘Mel Brooks Live at the Geffen’, released in 2015.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sedona, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.8697395
- Longitude: -111.7609896
- Place ID: ChIJDbBC-TKhLYcR_Y5s-iPFSFU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
