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The Cherokee Flash
Lawyer Butler, wanting Jeff Carson's ranch, has the Sheriff and his gang frame the bank holdup on him. Then they kill a witness that could free Carson and blame the murder on his son Sunset. But Sunset escapes, frees his father, and then sets a trap to catch the real killers.
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Plot Summary
In this thrilling Western, a Native American bounty hunter known as The Cherokee Flash is wrongly accused of a stagecoach robbery. He must race against time and the law to clear his name and uncover the real culprits. Along the way, he encounters danger, betrayal, and the challenges of upholding justice in a lawless territory.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from the mid-1940s, 'The Cherokee Flash' was primarily aimed at a matinee audience and received modest reviews, focusing on its action sequences and Clayton Moore's performance. Contemporary critics often noted its formulaic plot but appreciated its entertainment value within the genre. It is generally considered a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the Western canon of its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic action and fast pace.
Clayton Moore delivers a convincing performance as the wronged hero.
A typical, albeit entertaining, B-Western formula.
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Fun Fact
This film features Clayton Moore in the title role, years before he would achieve widespread fame as the Lone Ranger in the television series.
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