The film was the first starring role for Rogers , made under contract to Republic Pictures . It was filmed on location in the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine , California . The film 's song " Dust " , written by Johnny Marvin , was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song . In 2009 , '' Under Western Stars '' was selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being " culturally , historically or aesthetically " significant and will be preserved for all time
Academy Award
11th Academy Awards
Under Western Stars