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Twisted Rails
A railroad employee finds out the identity of "The Wrecker", a criminal who is deliberately causing trains to crash. However, before he can disclose the crook's name, he is shot and killed. A passenger aboard the train volunteers to go after the killer and bring "The Wrecker" to justice.
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Plot Summary
A cowboy, blamed for a crime he didn't commit, is forced to go on the run from the law. While evading capture, he finds himself entangled in a plot to steal a valuable railroad. He must clear his name and protect the innocent from the real villains.
Critical Reception
Twisted Rails was a typical B-Western of its era, characterized by its straightforward plot and familiar tropes. While not critically acclaimed, it offered standard entertainment for fans of the genre during the Great Depression. Audience reception was likely positive among its target demographic, appreciating the action and heroic cowboy narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a classic, albeit formulaic, Western narrative.
Hoot Gibson delivers a familiar but reliable performance as the wronged hero.
The plot moves at a brisk pace, suitable for the era's matinee audiences.
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Fun Fact
Hoot Gibson was a popular silent film star who transitioned into talkies, often starring in low-budget Westerns like 'Twisted Rails' to maintain his career during a changing Hollywood landscape.
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