Jesse James at Bay

Jesse James at Bay is a 1941 American western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes and Sally Payne.^[1] Roy Rogers plays dual roles in this film.^[1] It was produced and distributed by Republic Pictures.

Jesse James at Bay
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Joseph Kane
Screenplay by	James R. Webb
Story by	Harrison Jacobs
Produced by	Joseph Kane
Starring	Roy Rogers George "Gabby" Hayes Sally Payne
Cinematography	William Nobles
Edited by	Tony Martinelli
Music by	Paul Sawtell
Production company	Republic Pictures
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	October 17, 1941 (1941-10-17)
Running time	56 minutes 53 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

When Jesse learns that crooked banker Krager is cheating settlers, he and his gang rob trains to obtain cash for them to purchase their land. Krager, finding a Jesse look-alike in Clint Burns, hires him to wreak havoc on the ranchers pretending to be the fearsome outlaw. When Jesse confronts and kills Burns, he switches clothes and goes after the crooked gang.

Cast

• Roy Rogers as Jesse James/Clint Burns
• George 'Gabby' Hayes as Sheriff Gabby Whitaker
• Sally Payne as Polly Morgan
• Pierre Watkin as Phineas Krager – Land Dealer
• Ivan Miller as Judge Rutherford
• Hal Taliaferro as Paul Sloan, Lawyer
• Gale Storm as Jane Fillmore, 'St. Louis Journal' Reporter
• Roy Barcroft as Henchman Vern Stone
• Jack Kirk as Henchman Rufe Balder
• Edward Peil Sr. as Marshal (uncredited)

Themes

Although considered a Western, the film incorporates situations and themes associated with the Great Depression.^[2]

Soundtrack

• Roy Rogers – "You for Me" (Written by Sol Meyer)
• Roy Rogers – "The Old Chisholm Trail" (Traditional)