Prairie Moon
Prairie Moon

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Prairie Moon

1938
Movie
58 min
English

Gene takes care of three tough kids sent west from Chicago after their father died and left them a cattle ranch. They help him catch a bunch of rustlers.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Ralph StaubGenres: Western, Romance

Plot Summary

A rancher inherits a valuable property from his uncle but finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and a potential land grab. He must protect his inheritance and the people who depend on him from unscrupulous rivals who will stop at nothing to gain control of the land. Along the way, he finds love and friendship, adding personal stakes to his fight for justice.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the era, 'Prairie Moon' received modest attention, primarily appealing to fans of the genre and its lead actor, Buck Jones. It was generally seen as a standard, if competently made, entry in the Westerns of the 1930s, offering familiar plots and action.

What Reviewers Say

  • A typical Buck Jones Western with standard action and a straightforward plot.

  • Offers familiar tropes of the genre, including a hero fighting against land grabbers.

  • Competently produced for its time, serving as light entertainment for Western fans.

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Fun Fact

Buck Jones, a popular Western star of the 1930s, was known for his distinctive cowboy hat and his horse Silver King, who often appeared with him in his films.

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