Railroadin'
Railroadin'

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Railroadin'

1941
Movie
28 min
English

Produced in 1941, this film was sponsored by Alco Locomotives & General Electric, so naturally their railroad equipment is featured front and center.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Foster CorrierGenres: Short, Western

Plot Summary

In this Western short, Sheriff Tim Masters is tasked with protecting a vital railroad line from outlaws who are intent on sabotaging its completion. He must use his wits and bravery to confront the dangerous gang and ensure the railroad's progress. The film culminates in a showdown that determines the fate of the railroad and the town.

Critical Reception

As a short Western film from the Golden Age of Hollywood, 'Railroadin'' was likely a routine, albeit entertaining, offering for its time. Such shorts often served as B-movie features or part of a larger program, and their critical reception was generally based on their adherence to genre conventions and entertainment value. Specific contemporary critical reviews for this particular short are not widely documented.

What Reviewers Say

  • A straightforward Western short that delivers expected genre thrills.

  • Features standard action sequences and a clear-cut hero-villain dynamic.

  • Serves as a brief, action-packed diversion typical of its era.

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Fun Fact

Tim McCoy, a former U.S. Army Colonel and expert horseman, was one of the few genuine cowboys to achieve significant stardom in Western films.

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