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title: "Heart of the Rockies"
year: 1951
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heart-of-the-rockies-1951"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 280694
imdb_id: "tt0043626"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 56
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Heart of the Rockies (1951) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heart-of-the-rockies-1951

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Heart of the Rockies" (1951).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Heart of the Rockies
Year: 1951
Genre: Western (American Western film)
Director: William Witney
Stars: Roy Rogers and Penny Edwards
Runtime: 56m
Release Date (US): 03/29/1951
Plot: Roy is put in charge of a highway construction project. A rancher tries to stop Roy from putting a highway across his land because he fears that the authorities are going to discover the unscrupulous manner in which he got it.
Trivia: Despite the title, the Rocky Mountains are not shown in the film.
Draft 1:
        Heart of the Rockies is a 1951 American Western film directed by William Witney. The film stars Roy Rogers and Penny Edwards. Released in the United States on March 29, 1951, the production has a runtime of 56 minutes. The plot follows Roy,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel | Mometu, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Witney
- **Networks / Studios**: Republic Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roy Rogers** as *Roy Rogers*
- **Trigger** as *Trigger*
- **Penny Edwards** as *June Willard*
- **Gordon Jones** as *Splinters McGonigle*
- **Ralph Morgan** as *Andrew Willard*
- **Fred Graham** as *Devery*
- **Mira McKinney** as *Mrs. Edsel*
- **Robert "Buzz" Henry** as *Dave Braddock*
- **William Gould** as *Warden Parker*
- **Pepe Hern** as *Rocky*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Heart of the Rockies online?
Heart of the Rockies is currently available to watch or stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Mometu, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Heart of the Rockies worth watching?
Heart of the Rockies holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Heart of the Rockies and when was it released?
Heart of the Rockies is a feature film with a runtime of 56 minutes. It was released in 1951. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Heart of the Rockies?
Heart of the Rockies was directed by William Witney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heart of the Rockies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/280694)
- [Heart of the Rockies (1951 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_the_Rockies_(1951_film))
- [Heart of the Rockies (1951) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043626/fullcredits/)
- [Heart of the Rockies (1951) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/280694-heart-of-the-rockies/cast)
- [Heart of the Rockies (1951) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/heart-of-the-rockies-1951/credits)

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