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Rio Rattler
A dying Marshal gives his identification papers to Tom. After Tom arrives in town, the papers drop and are found during a fight so Tom decides to assume the Marshal's identity. Mason, the chief, now sends Rattler, the killer of the Marshal, to also kill Tom. But when he overhears Tom is a fake, they change their plans and now go to arrest Tom for the murder of the Marshal.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged West, a tough rancher faces down a ruthless railroad baron determined to seize his land for a new railway line. He must rally the local townsfolk and battle against overwhelming odds to protect his home and the community he cherishes. The conflict escalates as the baron employs increasingly violent tactics to achieve his goals.
Critical Reception
While not a major critical success in its time, "Rio Rattler" is recognized as a solid, if unremarkable, B-Western that showcases the typical grit and action expected from the genre. Its straightforward narrative and performances were generally seen as adequate for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
Features a standard Western plot with a clear hero and villain.
The performances are competent for a low-budget production.
Delivers expected action sequences typical of 1930s Westerns.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this specific film from 1935.
Fun Fact
Director Edgar G. Ulmer, known for his more atmospheric noir films like 'Detour,' also directed several Westerns during his career, though "Rio Rattler" is one of his lesser-known entries in the genre.
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