The Two Gun Man
The Two Gun Man

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The Two Gun Man

1931
Movie
58 min
English

Marshals Blackie and Joe, posing as two-gun men, hire on at Markham's ranch. They are after Tulliver and his gang of rustlers. But unknown to the two, Tulliver has planted Thorn on the ranch and he kills the foreman Riggs and puts the blame on Blackie.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Alan JamesGenres: Western, Action

Plot Summary

A cowboy is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must go on the run to clear his name. He finds himself caught between a ruthless cattle baron and a band of outlaws, all while trying to protect a young woman and her ranch.

Critical Reception

As a typical B-Western of its era, 'The Two-Gun Man' was likely received as standard entertainment for its target audience, focusing on action and straightforward storytelling. Contemporary reviews would have emphasized the horse-opera elements and the hero's daring exploits. Modern reception tends to view it as an example of the genre's prolific output during the early sound era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a classic Western narrative with a clear hero and villain.

  • Features plenty of horse-riding action and shootouts typical of early Westerns.

  • A straightforward, if formulaic, adventure that delivers on genre expectations.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Two-Gun Man' is not extensively documented through modern platforms. However, as a vintage Western, it likely appealed to fans of the genre who appreciated its traditional themes of justice, outlaws, and frontier heroism.

Fun Fact

Ken Maynard was one of the biggest Western stars of the early sound era, known for his daring stunts and signature cowboy hat which he often tipped to fans.

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