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Billy the Kid Wanted
Billy the Kid and his pal Jeff help their friend Fuzzy Jones escape from jail, and the trio heads for Paradise Valley, where they find the Paradise Land Development Company, ran by Matt Brawley and Jack Saunders, is somewhat less than honest in their dealings with the homesteaders. They devise a plan to cause a split between Brawley and Saunders.
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Plot Summary
This Western follows the legendary outlaw Billy the Kid who, after escaping from prison, finds himself framed for a murder he did not commit. He must then clear his name and evade capture while dealing with the complexities of love and loyalty in the lawless frontier.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget B-Western from the era, 'Billy the Kid Wanted' received modest attention. Critics at the time likely noted its straightforward narrative and standard Western tropes, typical for films starring Buster Crabbe. Audiences familiar with the genre would have found it a predictable but entertaining entry.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a standard Western narrative with familiar plot devices.
Buster Crabbe delivers a characteristic performance as a wronged outlaw.
The film adheres to the typical conventions of its genre and era.
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Fun Fact
This film is one of many Westerns starring Buster Crabbe in the 1930s and 1940s, a period where he was a prominent figure in the genre, often playing heroic roles.
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