Pueblo Terror
Pueblo Terror

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Pueblo Terror

1931
Movie
59 min
English

Bill Sommers returns to find his ranch threatened by a corrupt, water-stealing landowner, John Weston. Weston’s foreman, Ballon, commits murder, frames Bill, and forces him to fight to clear his name.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Albert RayGenres: Western, Short

Plot Summary

In this short Western, Sheriff Ken Maynard is tasked with bringing a notorious outlaw to justice. The outlaw has been terrorizing the local Pueblo community and stealing their valuable possessions. Maynard must navigate the treacherous landscape and outsmart the criminal to restore peace and order to the town.

Critical Reception

As a short Western from 1931, "Pueblo Terror" received minimal critical attention in its time. Contemporary reviews focused on its straightforward narrative and the action sequences typical of the genre. Modern reception is largely academic, analyzing it as an example of early sound Westerns and their portrayal of Native American communities.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward Western plot and action.

  • Noted for its brevity as a short film.

  • Considered a typical example of its genre from the early sound era.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and classification as a short film.

Fun Fact

The actor Winston Churchill, who appears in this film, shares his name with the famous British Prime Minister, though they are not the same person. This American actor had a prolific career in early Westerns.

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