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In Old Amarillo
A drought is about to end the cattle business. The owner of a canning factory wants to buy all the remaining cattle cheap. He plans to ruin the cattlemen's plans to ship water by train and to seed the clouds for rain. Roy is sent by a packing house to investigate.
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Plot Summary
A rancher is accused of rustling cattle, a crime committed by a local gang that is trying to drive ranchers off their land. He must clear his name and protect his home.
Critical Reception
A standard B-western from the era, 'In Old Amarillo' is generally seen as an adequate entry in the genre, offering familiar tropes and action suitable for its target audience. It performed modestly at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Competent Western with a predictable plot.
Features decent performances from the lead cast.
Offers standard action sequences typical of 1950s B-westerns.
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Fun Fact
This film was one of several Westerns produced by Republic Pictures that capitalized on the popularity of singing cowboys like Rex Allen.
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