I have a copy of a gene autry film called melody ranch.
Cant recall where but I read in a filmography in a book that John Wayne did some stunts for Autry in this film and thats why i have a copy in my collection.
Not that viewing the film proves it one way or the other :teeth_smile:
I'd guess that in 1940 Duke was far too busy making his own films like Dark Command (1940), Three Faces West (1940), The Long Voyage Home (1940), and Seven Sinners (1940). I can't imagine in 1940 he'd have the time or inclination to do stunts in a Gene Autry movie, and I'm sure Republic wouldn't want to risk injury to a star performing stunts that could just have easily been done by someone else. Not to mention the fact that Duke was much taller than Gene, so if Duke doubled Gene, I would guess it would be fairly noticeable.
BTW, I do have the DVD of the film Melody Ranch (1940), starring Gene Autry, Jimmy Durante, and Gabby Hayes. It's a pretty good little Autry western. If you like Gene's movies, you'll like it.
