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San Antonio Kid
A geologist has found oil on the neighboring ranches and teams up with Ace who has his gang create a reign of terror to get the ranchers to sell out. But to get rid of Red Ryder, Ace sends for the San Antonio Kid. Arriving, the Kid has a freak accident and Red comes along to save his life. When the Kid later meets with Ace he learns that Red is the man he has been paid to kill. Written by Maurice Van Auken
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Plot Summary
Marshal Bill Riley arrives in a lawless town with a notorious reputation, determined to bring order. He faces opposition from a ruthless gang led by the villainous "San Antonio Kid". With the help of his trusty sidekick, Gabby, and the determined efforts of the townspeople, Riley must overcome the odds to restore peace and justice to the community before it's too late.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from the era, 'San Antonio Kid' was generally received as a standard, if somewhat formulaic, entry in the genre. It provided straightforward entertainment for its target audience, featuring the expected action and archetypal characters. Critical reviews were not extensive for films of this nature, but its performances and action sequences were typical of the time, meeting audience expectations for a Saturday matinee feature.
What Reviewers Say
A typical, action-packed Western with clear heroes and villains.
Satisfies fans of the genre with its predictable but entertaining plot.
Features reliable performances from its B-Western stars.
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Fun Fact
This film was part of a series of Westerns starring Wild Bill Elliott as a tough, principled marshal, often accompanied by George "Gabby" Hayes in his iconic, grizzled sidekick role.
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