The Big Sombrero is a 1949 American Western film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Gene Autry and Champion.

After pawning his guitar, he meets former rodeo sharpshooter Angie Burke (Vera Marshe), who works for wealthy ranch owner Estrellita Estrada (Elena Verdugo).

Gene learns that the ranch is managed by James Garland (Stephen Dunne), an acquaintance from their days with Monahan's Wild West Show.

On the way back to the ranch, Gene offers a ride to Don Luis Alvarado (William Edmunds), Estrellita's godfather.

Don Luis has been hired to replace Felipe Gonzales (Martin Garralaga), who has worked on the ranch all his life.

Gene does not want to displace Felipe, but he decides to accept the job in order to help the rancheros, who are led by Juan Vazcaro.