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Oklahoma Renegades
Stony Brooke, Rusty Joslin and Rico, known as The Three Mesquiteers, return to Oklahoma at the close of the Spanish-American War, and are concerned that some of their wounded buddies have no prospects for a satisfactory future. When the government offers preferred homesteads in the newly-opened Oklahoma territory to war veterans, they send word for their pals to join them there. Once there, the veterans meet a hostile reception as the cattlemen resent the influx of "nesters" and are determined to drive them out. Mace Liscomb and his brother Orv plan not only to drive out the homesteaders, but to also double cross the cattlemen and gain exclusive titles to the range lands for themselves. Stony and his pals eventually show the honest cattlemen that there is room for the settlers and that both are fighting a common enemy. Written by Les Adams
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Plot Summary
A tough rancher, Jim Flannigan, is framed for a stagecoach robbery and must clear his name. He encounters the beautiful Martha, who believes in his innocence, and together they work to expose the real culprits behind the crime. Flannigan must confront the outlaws and prove his integrity in a lawless territory.
Critical Reception
Oklahoma Renegades is a standard B-Western from the era, often praised for its energetic pacing and John Wayne's early star power. While not a critical darling, it provided straightforward entertainment for audiences who enjoyed Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
Satisfying early John Wayne vehicle.
A typical, enjoyable Western outing.
Delivers expected action and clear-cut morality.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available for this classic Western, but it is generally appreciated by fans of the genre and John Wayne's early career for its straightforward plot and action.
Fun Fact
This film was originally titled 'The Stranger from Oklahoma' before being changed to 'Oklahoma Renegades'.
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