Down Mexico Way (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Down Mexico Way is a comedy and western film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 54 minutes. “TOPS EVERY OTHER AUTRY HIT - Gene in his most likeable role...more songs...more thrills...more beautiful senoritas...a glamorous screen production that gives the most in entertainment and fun” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Like 1940's Melody Ranch, the 1941 Gene Autry vehicle Down Mexico Way was designed as a "special", to be promoted separately from Autry's regular B-western series as an A-picture attraction. The story gets under way when a pair of con artists, Gibson (Sidney Blackmer) and Allen (Joe Sawyer), breeze into the town of Sage City claiming to be movie producers. The two scoundrels promise to film a movie in the little burg on the condition that the townsfolk pony up the necessary production fees.
Who’s in it. Down Mexico Way stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette as Frog, Fay McKenzie as Maria Elena Alvarado and Harold Huber as Pancho Grande, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Mexico Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Mexico Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down Mexico Way (1941)?
- In US, Down Mexico Way is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Down Mexico Way?
- Down Mexico Way stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie, Harold Huber and Sidney Blackmer.
- When was Down Mexico Way released?
- Down Mexico Way was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.