The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your all-star Western theater. From Hollywood comes your all-star Western theater, starring America's great Western singers, Roy Willing and the Rioters of the Purple Sea. We welcome another return visit today from that great cowboy champion, Marty Montana, and proudly present as our guest, one of the screen's brightest and loveliest stars, Miss Virginia Mayo. My name is Cotton C. Clark and here are the Rioters of the Purple Sea. I want to drink my java from an old tin can while the moon goes riding high. I want to hear the call of the whipper wheel. I want to hear that coyote cry. I want to feel the fat work between my legs, riding him out on the rain. Just to kick him in the side, make him sure he's stepping fine out on the Texas plain. I want to hear the thunder as it booms and rolls. I want to feel the rain in my face, a thousand miles from your city lights, going a cowhands way. I want to sleep at night, meet the stars above, with a cold moon shining down. I want to cook my coffee over Texas coals, fifty miles from town. I want to drink my java from an old tin can while the moon goes riding high. I want to hear the call of the whipper wheel. I want to hear that coyote cry. I want to feel the fat work between my legs, riding him out on the rain. Just to kick him in the side, make him sure he's stepping fine out on the Texas plain. In the early days, the cowboy's lonely routine gave him plenty of time to think about getting a herd together and starting a ranch to be drawn. And most important of all, finding a wife to help him enjoy a home with all its comforts and good food. Today, men enjoy their homes and good food too. And in the West, Weber's bread is a part of that enjoyment. For Weber's bread is really good bread, well mixed and well baked. Housewives who serve Weber's bread regularly agree that it is an important item on their menu. So buy Weber's bread next time you go shopping. Your family will enjoy the firm, even texture and distinctive flavor of Weber's bread. Your favorite Western singers, the writers of the Purple Sades, turn to another of those grand old memory ballads which they sang for you a short time ago. Here it is again at your request, Among My Souvenir. There's nothing left for me Of days that used to be I live in memory Among my souvenirs Some letters I've written A photograph or two I see a rose from you Among my souvenirs A few more tokens I'll give you My treasure, too And though they do their best To give me consolation I count them all apart And as the teardrops start I find a broken heart Among my souvenirs The gate of our guest star corral swings wide today for the grand entrance of the famous Samuel Goldwyn star, Miss Virginia Mayo. Theater goers are currently applauding her outstanding performance as Marie Derry in the best years of our lives. Naturally, we of the All-Star Western Theater are highly flattered that Miss Mayo comes to us with her first Western story performance. Her love for things Western, however, has been evidenced by her many appearances at rodeos all over the country, where she has been a most familiar figure not only as a famous star but as a capable horsewoman. We're happy to present Miss Virginia Mayo with the Riders of the Purple Sage in Monte Montana in a story of the West written especially for her entitled, Alias Mary Smethers. Things were going mighty well for the Riders of the Purple Sage, for Al and Jimmy, at the Circle or Dude Ranch until a letter arrived from the owner, old Tom Blanding of New York, which turned what I forget in good humor they possessed into gloom and disguise. This beats all I ever heard of. It's bad enough having to operate this ranch by mail, but this has even worked. Well, I'm for writing them and tell them to take his ranch and operate it themselves or something. Hey, it doesn't make sense to me. Read the letter again. All right. It says, Dear boys, I am not a well man and cannot physically make my annual trip out west to see you boys. However, my sister Ruth will take my place with you this year. I will of course expect you to submit the books and business of the Circle R to her for approval. Also, please be guided by her recommendations. Sincerely yours, Tom Blanding. Be guided by her recommendations? Well, I'll bet that old Biddy wouldn't even know a horse from a cow. And just as we're ready to spring our first annual Circle R rodeo. Yeah, well what if the old girl don't go for the idea? Then that would be just too bad for her, especially since we've had Monte Montana here working on the ranch for a month. Well, it doesn't say when she's going to arrive. Well, I reckon she plans to slip up on us when we're not looking. Well, there's nothing else to do about it now, I reckon. That's right. We'll just face the old hen when she does get here. Right now we better get moving. We told Monte we'd meet him at the hotel to move. Well, better hurry then. Come on, Dean, let's go. Yeah, let's go. Well, what can I do for you, ma'am? How could I get transportation to the Circle R Ranch? Well, Homer Peterson generally carries folks for a fee, of course. Well, that's quite all right. I would expect to pay. Of course, this being Thursday, you can ride out with the boys. We're going to own the ranch. They drop in every Thursday noon, just like the clock. Oh, splendid. They're all friends of mine in a way. I'll just wait for them if you don't mind. Not too tall, not too tall, ma'am. Just have a seat over there on the sofa near. Having you waiting around in my hotel lobby ain't going to hurt my business, none at all. No, ma'am. Thank you. I reckon the boys ought to be here most any minute now, miss. Man life. He's as pretty as a speckled guinea hen. Well, Abner, how's the hotel business? How do you, Mr. Montana? The hotel business? Fine, fine, the frogs here. That more cowboys stop in here than Carter has oats. House is full of them. And what can they do for you? Oh, not a thing, Abner. I was just waiting on the Circle R boys. I promised to meet them here. And you ain't the only one that's waiting for them. No. See that young lady sitting over there on the sofa near with her back to it? Yeah, I see her. Well, sure, you just mosey over in front of her and take a look at something that's pretty and a paint pony. Oh, don't it makes me want to go home and break every cup and saucer now. You say she's waiting for the boys of the Circle R? Yeah, that's what she said. If she was waiting on me, she wouldn't have to be waiting. Go on now, mosey over that way and you look at it. Oh, I don't know. I don't go much for girls, Abner. Of course, I might just glance in that direction as I sort of pass by. Glance my eye. If she don't stop you cold, I'll buy you the best hat in town. I'll remember that, Abner. And by the way, I got to stop over to the saddle shop a minute and get a few bull rigs and halter oaks. The boys come in, tell them I'll be right back. Yes, sure, sir. Sure, sir. Pardon me, ma'am. Why, you're Ruth Blanding, aren't you? Yes, I am. Well, Marty Montana, how nice to see you. Well, the same here, miss Ruth. I haven't seen you since Madison Square Garden rodeo. That's right. What are you doing in this part of the campus? Oh, I'm staging a rodeo here for the Circular Ranch. It starts tomorrow afternoon and it runs for two days. Circular? Why, I knew nothing of it. Then I take it you just hit town. Yes, perhaps I better explain. You see, my brother and I own the Circular and we knew nothing about these rodeo plans. Well, I hope I haven't talked out of school. No, Marty, not at all. It's just that, oh, forget it, I feel good knowing that you're in charge. Well, it should be a big event, miss Ruth. I've never met the three boys. What are they like? Oh, they're fine boys, all of them. Just a little on the carefree side, though, but I'd say they're doing a mighty good job of running your ranch for you. Oh, I'm sure of that. But going into this rodeo is quite a large undertaking. I feel they should have consulted with my brother about it. Well, I'd hate to have them think that I told you about it, miss Ruth, so if you don't mind just let on sort of like you didn't even run into me. And I've still a better idea. Suppose you don't tell them who I am. I think perhaps I'll visit the ranch as a guest for a day or two. But miss Ruth, I don't think I'd... Don't worry, I promise you everything will be all right. I have an idea. It'll be a lot of fun. Uh-oh. Well, I hope Monty has everything in order. All you can bet that he does, that boy's on his toes. Hey, there's a car parked in front of the hotel. Maybe he's waiting for us. Let's go in and see. Hey, do you guys see what I see? Well, I ain't blind. Man, he's as pretty as a young cove. He's got all them suitcases with him. He might be a likely customer for our dude ranch. You know, there ain't a better harm in baiting her. The face of a huge same old gag. Yeah, but in a different way. He looks like one of them high class eatin' it. Let's really quit on the dog. Yeah, I'll act like a millionaire from Boston here or somewhere. Good. And Dean, tell you what, you try the college professor act. Yeah. Now, I'll go in and sit close enough for her to hear it. Then you boys come in and give her the work. You know, us being dressed up in these fancy suits, she'll really think we're dudes, you know. When I give you the signal, come on in. Okay. Howdy, ma'am. Do you mind if I sit here? Why, not at all. Thank you. Beautiful day. Yes, lovely day. Well, hello there, Mr. Willing. Fancy seeing you in town. Howdy, Mr. Loudermilk. How are you today? Oh, splendid, splendid. I've been wanting to tell you, uh, I have most stupendously enjoyed myself as a guest of the Circle R. Mighty proud to hear that, Mr. Loudermilk. Mighty proud. I suppose you've heard that I recently purchased controlling interest in the Circle R. Oh, it was very relaxing news, Mr. Willing. I was completely collaborated to hear about it. Most indicated, I assure you. Well, I'll see you at grub, I mean dinner. Goodbye, Mr. Loudermilk. Bye, Mr. Willing. I take it you are the owner of the famous Circle R dude ranch? Well, yes, ma'am. I thought I might as well purchase the property for myself instead of making all the money for the other man. Oh, that sounds nice. Tell me more. Well, it's like this, ma'am. I've been operating the ranch for an old tightwad in the east. When I heard he was going to send his mosey old maid sister out to tell me how to run things, well, I just helped him buy him out, lock stock and barrel. Now that's what I call a smart business move. Mm-hmm. Now here comes one of my customers. Big college professor from back here. Well, hello there, Mr. Willing. I'm surprised to see you here. How are you enjoying your visit at the Circle R, Professor? Oh, I ain't had such a good time since I done went and left Harvard. Glad to hear that. You're going to attend the big rodeo tomorrow, of course. Oh, natural, natural. It's a mighty income-prehensible sport. In fact, I had got a miss last year's performance. Oh, I remember that. You got left behind in the rut. That's right. But I know that for the road and the win. Well, see you at supper. By the way, Professor, are you enjoying the food? The best I ever ate. The best I ever ate. Well, goodbye. Nice seeing you, Professor. Tom, I'm sure. Mm-hmm. You know, I feel flattered sitting by a big rancher like you. Oh, thing, that's enough of you now. I was just wondering if you might not be looking for a nice place to vacation. As a matter of fact, I am. And from the way those two distinguished gentlemen recommended the Circle R, I should think my vacation problem is all solved. Oh, I'm sure you won't regret it, Miss. Miss, I didn't get the name. Perhaps it's because I haven't told you yet. It's Mary Smithers. How'd you know her, Miss Smithers? You're going to be in time to see the big rodeo we're staging at Circle R. Oh, yes, I heard about the rodeo from Mr. Montana. He's an old friend of mine. Well, that's nice. Well, how'd you ever meet him? It was a social affair in Boston. What was Marty Montana doing at a social affair? Writing a book. Writing a book. I see. Hmm. Miss Smithers, suppose we ride on out to the ranch. I'll have the Professor and Mr. Lowdermilk ride with Marty when he gets back. Oh, splendid. And that'll give you an opportunity to tell me more about your ranching activities. Good. Now, say, Abner. Yeah, Mr. Willink? What can I do for you? Well, mind if I get to tell him to bring the Professor and Mr. Lowdermilk that I've gone on. Be proud to. Be proud to. Who is this Professor and Mr. Buttermilk? Lowdermilk. Oh, that's them in there having a cup of coffee. Huh? Why, them two fellas? Never mind. Never mind who they are. Just tell them what I said. Ah, all right. But I don't get it. All right, Miss Mary. My car's in front. I'll take your thing. You're sure going to like the circle, are you, Miss Mary? Oh, I'm sure I will. I've never been on a dude ranch before. Oh, is that right? Well, we'll do our best to make things nice for you. Incidentally, you trap all of your customers, as you did me. Trap? Uh, what do you mean, ma'am? Surely you don't think I was gullible enough to believe your two cultured friends, Mr. Lowdermilk and the Professor from Harvard. Well, uh, reckon you got me there. But you gotta admit, it's a pretty good way to get customers. I'm afraid you'll have to change your approach. It was rather hard to believe when the Professor from Harvard complimented your food as the best he ever ate. Yeah, I reckon we did go a bit overboard. But now that you're forgiven, tell me more about all your ranch property. Oh, it'll just bore you, Miss Mary. Oh, I'd love to hear about it. I believe you said you bought the circle, are. Well, just to be plain and truthful, Miss Mary, I didn't. But you see, I run the ranch with my two partners. Mr. Lowdermilk and the Professor? Well, yes. They're really out low in Jimmy Dean. We run the ranch for a miserly old skin plant who lives in the East. Is that so? Yeah. And he's all laid up with grumatism or something this year. So instead of coming at him fast, he's gonna send his mosey old maid teacher to his sister out to spy on us. Indeed. And we're just about to tell him to take this ranch and, uh, go east with it. In fact, when this sister shows up, I'm gonna- You're gonna tell her off in no uncertain term. Well, something like that. Say, it's getting late. We better drive up or we'll miss supper. Oh, hello, Miss Ruth. Are the boys wifey yet? Not yet, Monty. I'm in this thing so deep now that when I tell them who I am, they're very apt to quit. They're beginning to worry me. Well, I'd hate to lose them if I owned this ranch. I'm afraid I should have told them I was Ruth Flamming at the beginning. Well, how you gonna break it to them? I don't know. I'm losing my nerve. But I have an idea way back in the back of my head that I may call in a tight spot. Especially if the rodeo is a big success. Well, I wish you luck. And in the meantime, I'll do my best for the rodeo and say tomorrow's a big day. Yes, and I'm sure you have lots to do between now and then. So I'll see you tomorrow. Okay. You ride up here in the front seat with me, Miss Mary. Al, you and Jimmy ride in the back. Well, what's wrong with Miss Mary riding back there with us while you drive? Don't be funny, Mr. Loudamilk. Get right in, Miss Mary. Thank you. Well, we're rodeo bound. And I just hope that 10,000 other people are going to do the same thing. This is a big day for you boys, isn't it? Oh, it sure is, Miss Mary. This rodeo is a difference in us making a big success or a big failure of Circle R. Just where are you holding the rodeo? How far is it? Oh, it's just a couple of miles from the ranch here. Closer to town and lots of parking space for customers. I wish we had plenty of them. I wonder what your owners would think of this event. Well, if we're old man Blanding, he'd be all right. But I've never met this sister of his. I wish that old crow was here right now. I'm in the mood to turn her over my knee and spank her good and then send her back eatin'. Is that so? You just ain't a whoopin', so. Say, a woman's got about as much business putting her nose into the ranch as I have mittin' sweaters. That's right. Especially that old hen sister of Blanding. You boys seem to know her well. Oh, we never met her in our lives. But she could look me in the face at very minutes and I'd know her among a million. I bet you would, too. You're just naturally smart that way. Yeah, I reckon I am. Hey, you better step on it. Monty's gonna meet us at the back gate at one o'clock and it's that time now. Yeah, I guess we better. Right around this bend, Miss Marion, we're there. Say, I'd like to see about ten acres of automobile plant out there to make this turn. Well, we'll know in a few seconds. Holy smokes, looky there! Man, oh man, we're in business. Hey, a thousand cars and it's the full hour before the show starts. Well, I guess you boys feel better now. You can say that a couple hundred times and mean it. Yonder's Monty over at the gate. Hand over to him. Hey, how about old man Blanding and that old bitty of a sister of his that turn handsprings when they hear about this? Yeah, they sure would. Hiya, Monty. How you doing? Howdy, folks. Howdy. Looks like this is a big day. Hiya, Miss Marion. I'm fine, Monty. Say, boy, you boys better hurry in the office and get all those prize money checks ready. Yeah, looks like now we'll have more than enough money to cover them. I'll stay here with Monty, boys. You run ahead. Okay. See you later, Miss Mary. Good luck to you. Say, Miss Mary, how about the boys and who you are yet? No, Monty, and I'm not going to tell them until I'm gone. Well, what do you mean? Well, there's a train leaving in half an hour and I'm going to be on it. Homeward bound. But, Miss Mary, this doesn't make sense. It's like this, Monty. I don't think those boys would ever forgive me for coming here under another moon. They're doing a grand job and the rodeo is a success. Well, to tell the truth, I haven't been nerve to face them as Ruth Blanding. They're already of the opinion that she was coming here to spy on them. Oh, I think they'd understand, all right. No, they're Westerners, Monty, and I don't think they'd like to be deceived. I have my bags packed in my room. Well, I reckon you know what you're doing, but I think you're plumb wrong. Would you let me borrow your car? Sure, that's it right over there. Thanks. I'll leave it at the railroad station. And, Monty, after I've been gone an hour, give them this letter. It will explain everything to them. All right, Miss Ruth, and good luck to you. Thanks, and same to you, Monty. Oh, boy, it's going great, Monty. Boys, this is what you call a good rodeo. Yes, sir, and I'm glad to be a part of it. Say, Miss Mary is setting up in one of the boxes? Yeah, yeah, that's right. Boy, go up and bring her down here. I think maybe she'd like to watch things from behind the hues. Yeah, I'll get her right away. Just a minute, Al. Say, boy, she really ain't up there. What do you mean? Well, I have a letter here for you that I'm supposed to wait an hour to give you, but I'm going to give it to you right now. Oh, let's see the letter. Here, what's it all about? Yeah, what's it say? I don't know. We'll see. Dear boys, I hope you'll forgive me for deceiving you, but I couldn't face you now. I think you're all wonderful, and the way you're running the circle is perfect. I know my brother Tom will be happy of the success you're making. Best of luck always. I'll never forget you with affection, Ruth Blanding, alias Mary Smithers. Ruth Blanding? Well, what do you know? Well, I'll be a sore lot. Just a minute. Yes, yes. For the time you get this, I'll be well on my way home. Now, that don't beat all I ever heard of. Yeah. Say, just in case you guys would like to know, you might make it to the depot before the train blows out. Quick, Dean, what time is it? Straight up 1.30. Oh, it's train time right now. Maybe it's late. Come on, boys, we're heading to the depot. Keep the rodeo going, Marty. Okay, boys. Tap on it. He's all the way to the floor, boy. Well, the speedometer don't say but 95. That's the depot, no train. Well, maybe it hasn't come in yet. No, boys, we're too late. The honesty goes around horseshoe curves. Already pulled out. You're wrong if you think we're late. We're stopping that train. Come on. Let's keep it going. The road runs right alongside the tracks for about five miles. Well, give her the gas. Okay, here goes. Hey, the engineer, please. Wait until he pops. Hey, lower down. Oh, I can't hear you. That's crazy, though. He's going to know something's wrong. Hey, I believe he does. Hey, he's pulling up. Point down the track, boy. Maybe he'll think something's wrong. Yeah, he's got it now. He's going to stop. The minute he stops, let's board the train and get her out of there. Yeah. Hey, hey, help her on the hook. Oh, something terrible's happened. Come on, boys. Let's get her out of there. Don't waste time talking. Say, I'll bet we have to make every car here before we can find her. I wouldn't know. No, say it. There she is. Miss Mary. What are you boys up to? Now, now, look here, Miss Mary. I mean, Miss Ruth, you're coming back with us. Perhaps I better stay right where I am. Why don't you first make up your mind? I left you a note of explanation. Besides, it seems you have no use at all for a nosy old crow like you. If they don't want you, then I'll take your sister. Now, look here, Miss Ruth. You've got to forget all of that. Yeah, we need you at the rank. We sure do, Miss Ruth. Hey, why don't you make a slave out of you, Miss? Pay him no mind. Shut up. Give me one reason how I can be useful, and I'll go with you. All right, well, you better think. Well, we need a queen for the rodeo, and believe me, you're it. You know, I've always wanted to be a rodeo queen. So why should I turn down a golden opportunity? That's the girl. Well, good for you, Miss Ruth. I'll get your bag. Let's get going. A ghost or the queen? All may she wait. All may she wait. Hurray! Thank you, Miss Virginia Mayo. Our guest star will return in a few moments, friends and neighbors. And here again are the riders at the Purple Saves. When it's round the time in Texas and the blue is on the stage They'll long to be in Texas like a riding on the rain Then they'll smell the bacon frying when it's sizzling in the pan Get a breakfast porn in the early morn, drink a small drink from a can Just a-riding, rocking, roping, sun-leather all day long Just playing, sweating, swearing, listening to a cow and dog How it beckons, and I reckon I would work for any wave Just to be again, to be free again when the blue is on the stage Yes, the women folks had a real part in the development of the West. Whether they lived in the frontier towns or on a remote ranch in the cattle country, their contribution was the home. And today, the bakers of Weber's Bread make a real contribution to the homes in your community. For they keep you supplied with Weber's Bread, the all-purpose bread that's made in the West. And today, the bakers of Weber's Bread make a real contribution to the homes in your community. For they keep you supplied with Weber's Bread, the all-purpose bread that's good all the time. Weber's Bread has a firm, even texture, a golden brown crust, and a distinctive flavor that make it appealing to the eye and satisfying to the appetite. As toast for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, or in-between snacks, and when paired with dinner meals, your entire family will like the bread in the Blue Gingham wrapper. It's Weber's Bread. It's done tomorrow. And now let's welcome back our guest star for today, sweet and lovely Miss Virginia Mayo. Applause Miss Mayo, there's no need to tell you how proud we are to have you as our guest star today. It's a real pleasure for me, Foy. I love anything that has to do with the West. And speaking of the West, we hear that you're to be the queen of the rodeo for Dean Autry's big show here in Los Angeles. That's right, and I'm thrilled about it. There will be thousands of rodeo fans that will receive even a greater thrill. Oh, that would make me awful happy. And again, thanks for a nice visit with you boys and my good friend, Monty Montana. I'm proud to be here, thank you. It's been grand having you, and we'll all look forward to your return. In the meantime, we'll be seeing you on the screen. Goodbye and thanks, Miss Virginia Mayo, and to you, Monty Montana. Applause Here they are, folks, men of the West from out of the West with a real song of the West. The Maraca's great Western singers, the Riders of the Purple Saves and Tumbling Tumbleweeds. ...and tumbling down Planting their love to the ground Only the free I'll be found Dripping along with the tumbling tumbleweed And to the past and behind No way to go but I'll find Just where the trail will wind Dripping along with the tumbling tumbleweed I know when night has gone The world's born at dawn I'll keep growing along Even my heart is at dawn Here on the range I belong Dripping along with the tumbling tumbleweed Applause Dripping along Staying at dawn On Hollywood, you've heard your all-star Western theater, a VM Bear production starring America's great Western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Saves. We're welcome to return visit from the great cowboy champion, Monty Montana, and we've been honored by a visit from the screen's outstanding star, Miss Virginia Mayo. Miss Mayo is currently being starred in Samuel Goldwyn's The Best Years of Our Lives. My name is Cotton C. Clark. Applause This program came to you from Columbia Square. Say an ex-Los Angeles the voice of Hollywood.
