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Headin' for Trouble
Cyclone arrives in town just in time to see Slade cheat Courtney at poker. Cyclone takes Courtney's IOU and returns it to him. But Courtney is a compulsive gambler and Slade lures him back for another game, this time winning his ranch. Cyclone once again returns the note but is captured by Slade's men. Slade then heads out to force Courtney to sign over the deed.
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Plot Summary
A cowboy is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must escape to prove his innocence. He finds himself entangled with a dangerous outlaw gang and must rely on his wits and courage to survive and clear his name.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie Western from the early sound era, 'Headin' for Trouble' received modest attention. It was generally seen as a typical, if somewhat formulaic, entry in the Western genre, offering standard adventure and action for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward Western with familiar plot elements.
Hoot Gibson delivers a standard performance as the wronged hero.
Offers predictable thrills and chases suitable for matinee audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception for this early Western is largely uncatalogued in modern reviews, but it likely served its purpose as light entertainment for fans of the genre at the time.
Fun Fact
J.P. McGowan, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for his work in Westerns, often appearing in his own films as well.
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