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Carson City Cyclone
When the night watchman at the bank is gunned down during a robbery, he fingers Barton as the trigger man. When the trial comes up in neighboring Carson City, Gil finds a witness named Shepherd who says that Barton was with him on the night of the murder. Gil gets Barton off, but Shepherd soon cashes a check from Gil at the bank and that raises questions. His father, Judge Phalen, starts an action against Gil, and when his father is shot dead, Gil is blamed for his murder.
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Plot Summary
A courageous cowboy, Rusty Roberts, goes undercover as a ranch hand to thwart a ruthless gang led by the unscrupulous 'The Shadow' from seizing control of the local telegraph line. Rusty must navigate treacherous alliances and expose the villain's plot before the town falls under his sinister influence. His bravery and quick thinking are put to the test as he confronts danger at every turn to protect the innocent townsfolk.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from the Republic Pictures stable, 'Carson City Cyclone' was a standard product of its time, delivering straightforward action and Western tropes. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally received as adequate entertainment for fans of the genre, offering predictable but enjoyable thrills typical of low-budget productions of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Delivers a solid dose of classic Western action.
Features a likable hero and a predictable but satisfying plot.
Typical Republic Pictures B-movie entertainment.
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Fun Fact
Republic Pictures was known for its efficient production schedules, often shooting their Westerns in a matter of days.
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