---
title: "Home on the Prairie"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/home-on-the-prairie-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 312477
imdb_id: "tt0031437"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 59
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Home on the Prairie (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/home-on-the-prairie-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Home on the Prairie is a 1939 American Western film directed by Jack Townley and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and June Storey. The film was written by Charles Arthur Powell and Paul Franklin. The plot involves cattle inspector Gene Autry and his efforts to prevent corrupt cattlemen from shipping to market a herd of infected cattle. When shifty cattlemen Belknap, played by Walter Miller, and H.R. Shelby, played by Gordon Hart, are caught shipping infected animals to Mexico, they frame inspector Gene Autry for the crime. Now Autry and his sidekick, Frog Millhouse, played by Smiley Burnette, must catch the bad guys in the act and set things straight. June Storey co-stars as rancher Martha Wheeler. During the course of the film, Gene Autry sings the songs I am Gonna Round Up My Blues, Moonlight on the Ranch House, and Big Bull Frog. The film combines elements of crime, western, and romance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jack Townley
- **Networks / Studios**: Republic Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gene Autry** as *Gene Autry*
- **Smiley Burnette** as *Frog Millhouse*
- **June Storey** as *Martha Wheeler*
- **George Cleveland** as *Jim Wheeler*
- **Hal Price** as *Sheriff*
- **Jack Mulhall** as *Dr. Sommers*
- **Walter Miller** as *Belknap*
- **Gordon Hart** as *H.R. Shelby*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Home on the Prairie online?
Home on the Prairie is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Home on the Prairie worth watching?
Home on the Prairie holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Home on the Prairie and when was it released?
Home on the Prairie is a feature film with a runtime of 59 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Home on the Prairie?
Home on the Prairie was directed by Jack Townley.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Home on the Prairie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/312477)
- [Home on the Prairie (1939) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031437/fullcredits/)
- [Home on the Prairie - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_on_the_Prairie)
- [Home on the Prairie (1939) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/312477-home-on-the-prairie/cast)
- [Home on the Prairie Movie Poster - IMP Awards](http://www.impawards.com/1939/home_on_the_prairie.html)
- [Where to Watch Home on the Prairie (1939) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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