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London has become enthralled by the antics of the contemporary Robin Hood, but when a band of bad guys start framing him for their misdeeds, the hero has to catch the criminals and clear his name.
A city slicker finds himself in a Wild West town and becomes involved in a local feud. He tries to win the heart of a saloon owner while dealing with a tyrannical rancher and his gang. Hijinks and misunderstandings ensue as he attempts to navigate the rough and tumble world of the frontier.
This B-movie Western comedy received a generally lukewarm reception upon its release, typical for many of its genre at the time. It's often viewed as a lighthearted, if somewhat formulaic, entry in the Western canon, providing simple entertainment rather than groundbreaking storytelling.
A lighthearted and often humorous take on Western tropes.
Relies on familiar plot devices and character archetypes.
Offers straightforward entertainment for fans of early Western comedies.
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While often credited as directed by Stanley Fields, some sources suggest that Reginald Le Borg may have also contributed to the direction of "Crackerjack (1938)".
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This is quite an enjoyable "Raffles" style crime caper with Tom Walls as "Jack Drake" - a debonaire, sophisticated English gentleman who also happens to be a safe-cracking jewel thief who gives much of the proceeds of his antics to hospital...