

The Cherokee Strip
A singing lawyer and other homesteaders participate in the Oklahoma land rush and found the town of Big Rock, but the fast-growing frontier settlement quickly becomes embroiled in political and business corruption. Director Noel Smith's 1937 western stars Dick Foran, Jane Bryan, Tommy Bupp, Ed Cobb, Frank Faylen, Tom Brower and Milton Kibbee.
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Plot Summary
In the chaotic days of the Oklahoma land rush, a tough rancher named Bill Jackson finds himself caught between his desire for a quiet life and the dangerous allure of staking a claim. He gets entangled with a variety of characters, including a determined woman seeking her fortune and a ruthless adversary who will stop at nothing to control the land. Ultimately, Jackson must confront his own demons and fight for justice amidst the lawless frontier.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'The Cherokee Strip' received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its straightforward Western narrative and the performances of its lead actors, others found it to be a rather conventional entry in the genre, lacking significant innovation. Audiences generally enjoyed its action-packed sequences and its depiction of a historical period.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its classic Western tropes and straightforward storytelling.
- Performances by Richard Dix and Fay Wray were noted as solid.
- Considered a competently made, if unremarkable, example of 1930s Western cinema.
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Fun Fact
Richard Dix, who plays the lead role of Bill Jackson, was a prominent star of the silent film era and successfully transitioned to sound films, often appearing in Westerns and adventure movies throughout the 1930s.
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