Down Texas Way
"The Rough Riders", has U. S. Marshals Buck Roberts (Buck Jones) and Tim McCall (Tim McCoy) coming to a Texas town to visit their friend, U. S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton), only to learn that he has disappeared, and is suspected of the murder of John Dodge (Jack Daley), owner of practically the whole town, except the hotel Sandy owns and runs when he isn't on an assignment as a Marshal. The murder has been committed by the henchmen of Bart Logan (Harry Woods), who intends to take over the dead man's property and whose men are holding Sandy prisoner to make it appear that he fled after arguing with and killing Dodge. Just before the murder, Logan sent a letter to Dodge with the news that the latter's long-missing wife is returning, and in a short while, Stella (Lois Austin), a Logan accomplice, arrives posing as the missing Ann Dodge, thus establishing her right to the Dodge property. Sandy, allowed to escape, returns ... Written by Les Adams
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Plot Summary
A cowboy falls for the daughter of a rancher who is in debt to a crooked land baron. He must fight to save the ranch and win her heart amidst a variety of comedic and dramatic events.
Critical Reception
Down Texas Way is a typical B-Western from the era, offering lighthearted entertainment with its musical numbers and familiar plot tropes. While not critically acclaimed, it provided enjoyable escapism for audiences who appreciated the stars and the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers lighthearted western action and musical interludes.
- Relies on the charm and singing ability of Tex Ritter.
- A straightforward and predictable plot typical of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film, but it is generally viewed as a charming example of its era's Westerns.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for featuring the popular singing cowboy Tex Ritter, who was a significant star in the Western genre during the 1930s and 1940s.
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