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    • May 2, 1940
    Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette star in the debut of "Men With Steel Faces," with Autry discovering an advanced culture living underground. The movie's plot is similar to the 1935 western sci-fi that gave Autry his first starring role, "The Phantom Empire"
    May 15, 1940
    Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette try to stop an on-screen kidnapping with the theater debut of "Gaucho Serenade"
    May 20, 1940
    The Los Angeles Times reports that Gene Autry and rival silver-screen cowboy Roy Rogers "have puffed the peace pipe." Their feud, however, is strictly a publicity gimmick instituted by Republic Pictures
    Jul 16, 1940
    "Carolina Moon" debuts in movie theaters, featuring Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette. Autry receives musical support from Texas Jim Lewis And His Lone Star Cowboys
    Aug 20, 1940
    Gene Autry records "Be Honest With Me" in Los Angeles
    Sep 6, 1940
    Gene Autry has the lead role in the debut of "Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride," in which he portrays a meat-packing plant owner battling a ruthless competitor. Also in the picture: usual sidekick Smiley Burnette and songwriter Cindy Walker
    Nov 4, 1940
    The movie "Melody Ranch" opens with a cast that includes Gene Autry, Gabby Hayes and Jimmy Durante. Autry is designated honorary sheriff in the picture for a Frontier Days celebration, set in fictitious Torpedo, Arizona
    Nov 9, 1940
    "Rodeo Dough" makes its theatrical debut. The movie "short" features Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Mickey Rooney and "Tarzan" star Johnny Weissmuller
    Dec 4, 1940
    Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy and Tex Ritter are among a number of Hollywood cowboys who team up for a live radio broadcast to raise money for British children victimized by Nazi bombing raids
    Jan 24, 1941
    Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette star as "Ridin' On A Rainbow" debuts at movie theaters. Autry sings "Be Honest With Me"
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