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Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

dougdoepke Appealing Rogers oater. It's not so much a typical cowboy movie as a horse show. The plot's more complex than usual; plus, fans looking for gunplay and fisticuffs may be disappointed. Instead, Roy needs to clear himself from the belief that he shot Trigger's father Golden Stallion. Actually, it was scheming gambler Scoville (Holt) who's looking to gyp ranch owner Kendrick (Hayes) out of his land. Trouble is Kendrick thinks Roy is the horse killer and won't help him, even though daughter Susan (Evans) is drawn to Roy.Gabby's his usual grouchy self, much of it atypically aimed at Roy. In fact, his Kendrick is not very likable through much of the movie. High points include some awesome mountain scenery, a scary cougar, and some well-done horse action. Also Roy, Dale, and 'Pioneers take turns crooning several lovely standards. All in all, it's a more easy-going hour-plus than the usual. I'm just sorry to say they don't make 'em like this anymore. A "7" on the Matinée Scale.

bkoganbing I saw an edited version of this film that was done for television. Other reviewers here have mentioned scenes from it that I didn't see.There is more drama in this than in most of Roy Rogers's films. In fact he and Dale only sing one number right at the beginning because they become enemies.Dale is Gabby Hayes's daughter and Gabby is playing it more serious than he usually does. Roy's riding a mare called Lady when the film opens and he wants to breed his mare with Gabby's palomino named Golden Sovereign. Even though Roy's request is refused, the horses have a clandestine liaison. But then Gabby's horse is shot dead and Roy gets blamed for it. The rest of the film is how Roy rights all the wrongs and ends up with the product of the mating. You guessed it, his pal Trigger.I'm also thinking that maybe a musical number or two might have been cut from the version of My Pal Trigger I saw. I doubt it though, it would have taken away from the general seriousness of this particular Rogers-Evans film.Also note the presence of Jack Holt who is the villain of this film. It was one of his last, but his son Tim was doing B westerns over at RKO while Jack was in this Republic product. Jack Holt's got all kinds of villainous tricks up his sleeve here. Hopefully other viewers will see a complete version of My Pal Trigger and not the one I saw.

Bob-45 Considering the sappy title, 'My Pal Trigger,' I was expecting the usual Roy Rogers' western; i.e. pleasant, wholesome, sentimental, musical, fun and slightly juvenile. 'My Pal Trigger' had more tragic elements (including the violent deaths of two horses), a less sympathetic, stubborn, more feisty Roy Rogers and story which plays out over four years. Gabby Hayes, usually Roy's sidekick, plays his adversary, and has a gambling problem to boot! This is one of the best pairings of Rogers/Evans, though it takes a very long time for their relationship to jell. It's too bad Herbert Yates didn't shoot this one in color, since there are so many beautiful horses and scenery. As best I can see, the movie has only one serious factual flaw and one very unlikely event, and to describe those would spoil the fun. However, I'll explain them under spoilers to see if you agree, once you've seen the movie.WARNING: SPOILERSRoy is blamed for the death of Gabby Hayes's Palomino, Golden Sovereign, after he is shot by the villain with a rifle and Roy's handgun is discovered to have one bullet discharged. However, Roy's handgun is VERY unlikely to fire the same caliber bullets as any rifle. Another unlikely, though possible event, occurs to Trigger, as a colt. Trigger steps in a trap meant for a mountain lion, but it is obvious the kind of trap shown would have hopelessly mangled Trigger's leg.END OF SPOILERSThese quibbles aside, 'My Pal Trigger' is one of Roy Rogers best 'adult' pictures, albeit a 'B' western with cheap production values, nonexistent directing and dull cinematography. These movies exist in a kitschy, predictable world of their own. When compared to 'A' westerns, it's barely worth a '5,' but on the 'B' level it's almost a '10'. Therefore, I give 'My Pal Trigger' a '7'.

Snow Leopard One of the best known, and one of the more entertaining, among Roy Rogers' Westerns, "My Pal Trigger" has a pretty good blend of western action and melodrama. It's good entertainment, fast-paced, with plenty going on at all times. The plot may not always be plausible, but it always keeps your attention, as one thing after another keeps coming up to test Roy's patience and ingenuity. Although much of the time you can see what's coming, it's pretty hard not to pull for him. The movie includes Gabby Hayes as one of his most cantankerous characters, and also Dale Evans. If you enjoy these old B-Westerns, you should find this one worthwhile.