The Far Frontier
Willis Newcomb and Bart Carroll head a gang engaged in smuggling wanted-American criminals back into the United States from Mexico. Operating from Sharperville, an oil town on the American side of the border, they transport their human cargo in oil drums loaded on trucks. Border Patrolman Tom Sharper intercepts one of the trucks but is overpowered and left for dead. Carroll, having already been paid for the job and not wanting any evidence to walk around, get caught and lead back to him, backs the human-cargo trucks to the edge of a cliff and sends the drums crashing to the boulder far below. Judge Cookie Bullfincher and Border Patrolman Roy Rogers conduct a search for the missing Tom, but the crooks have gone back for him and find him in a state of amnesia. They rob the bank and pin it on Tom. It is now up to Roy to clear his friend and also put an end to Carroll's human-smuggling racket.
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Plot Summary
In this musical Western, Roy Rogers plays a rancher trying to protect his land from greedy oil prospectors. He teams up with his loyal ranch hands, including the comic relief provided by Andy Devine, to thwart their plans. Along the way, romance blossoms and musical numbers ensue as they fight for justice and the preservation of their way of life.
Critical Reception
The Far Frontier was a typical Roy Rogers B-Western of its era, designed for family entertainment. While not critically acclaimed, it was well-received by its target audience, particularly fans of Rogers' singing and horse-riding prowess. It served its purpose as lighthearted escapism with a musical flair.
What Reviewers Say
- Enjoyable musical numbers and familiar Western tropes.
- Roy Rogers delivers his signature performance with charisma and vocal talent.
- A straightforward plot that appeals to fans of classic Westerns.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the enjoyable songs and the classic Western action. Many viewers recall it fondly as a quintessential Roy Rogers film.
Fun Fact
The film features Dale Evans, Roy Rogers' real-life wife, though she is not credited in the main cast list and has a minor, uncredited role.
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