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Raiders of the Range
Daggett is out to stop the completion of an oil well. He cheats Foster at poker and then forces him to delay the drilling. But the Mesquiteers are on the job with Lulaby posing as a cleaning lady to get evidence.
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Plot Summary
Two rival ranchers, Buck and Tim, discover that their land is being targeted by a corrupt politician seeking to steal their oil rights. They must put aside their differences and work together to expose the plot and protect their property and the local community from the politician's schemes.
Critical Reception
Raiders of the Range is a B-Western that blends standard Western action with musical numbers, a common practice for the era. While not a critical darling, it offered enjoyable entertainment for its target audience, with particular praise often directed at the musical interludes and the presence of its star.
What Reviewers Say
A solid entry in the B-Western genre, offering expected action and song.
Buck Jones delivers his usual reliable performance.
The musical numbers are a pleasant addition to the Western narrative.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this specific film.
Fun Fact
This film is one of three "Rangeland" Westerns made by Columbia Pictures starring Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, and Raymond Hatton, though Hatton only appeared in one of them.
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